Kentish Town vs Putney
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Kentish Town offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Kentish Townwinner
CamdenPutney
WandsworthPutney is £100/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
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Transport
Kentish Town
The unflashy Camden — same Northern line, cheaper rent, fewer tourists.
- ✓Northern line + Thameslink in one station
- ✓Hampstead Heath a 15-minute walk
- ✓Good pubs
- →High street is functional rather than charming
Putney
River, Richmond Park nearby, and a clean South-West rail line to Waterloo. Slightly older professional crowd than Clapham.
- ✓Thames Path and rowing on the river
- ✓Easy access to Richmond Park
- ✓Clean residential feel
- →Pricey
- →Slower to East London
Frequently asked questions
Is Kentish Town or Putney better to live in?
Kentish Town offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Kentish Town cheaper than Putney?
Kentish Town is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,750 vs £1,850 in Putney, a saving of £100/month.
Which has better transport — Kentish Town or Putney?
Kentish Town scores higher for transport (8/10 vs 7/10). Kentish Town is served by Kentish Town. Putney is served by Putney andEast Putney.
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