Peckham vs Putney
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Putney scores higher overall, though Peckham may offer better affordability.
Rent comparison
Peckhamwinner
SouthwarkPutney
WandsworthPutney is £300/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Peckham
Frank's Rooftop Bar in summer; everything-else-too in winter. Cheap-ish, creative, increasingly polished.
- ✓Strong food and nightlife
- ✓Cheaper than its northern counterparts
- ✓Big arts and music scene
- →No tube
- →Higher reported crime than neighbours
- →Variable street feel
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 Peckham or Putney better to live in?
Putney scores higher overall, though Peckham may offer better affordability.
Is Peckham cheaper than Putney?
Peckham is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,550 vs £1,850 in Putney, a saving of £300/month.
Which has better transport — Peckham or Putney?
Putney scores higher for transport (7/10 vs 6/10). Peckham is served by Peckham Rye. Putney is served by Putney andEast Putney.
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