Kentish Town vs Wimbledon
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Wimbledon offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Kentish Town
CamdenWimbledonwinner
MertonKentish Town is £50/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
Wimbledon
Suburban, leafy, family-friendly — and home to one of the biggest urban commons in the world.
- ✓Wimbledon Common
- ✓Safe, quiet streets
- ✓Fast rail into Waterloo
- →Quiet at night
- →Slower journeys to East London
Frequently asked questions
Is Kentish Town or Wimbledon better to live in?
Wimbledon offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Kentish Town cheaper than Wimbledon?
Wimbledon is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,700 vs £1,750 in Kentish Town, a saving of £50/month.
Which has better transport — Kentish Town or Wimbledon?
Kentish Town scores higher for transport (8/10 vs 7/10). Kentish Town is served by Kentish Town. Wimbledon is served by Wimbledon.
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