Pimlico vs Fitzrovia
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Pimlico offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Pimlicowinner
WestminsterFitzrovia
CamdenFitzrovia is £50/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
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Transport
Pimlico
Central, calmer, and more residential than Westminster neighbours, with Victoria line access.
- ✓Fast Victoria line
- ✓Walkable to Victoria, Westminster, and the Thames
- ✓Quiet grid of mansion blocks
- →High rent
- →Limited nightlife
- →Less neighbourhood identity than nearby Chelsea or Vauxhall
Fitzrovia
Central, walkable, and food-heavy, sitting between Oxford Street, Bloomsbury, and Marylebone.
- ✓Walkable to many central offices
- ✓Excellent restaurants and cafes
- ✓Good balance of quiet streets and central access
- →High rent
- →Limited green space
- →Small rental supply
Frequently asked questions
Is Pimlico or Fitzrovia better to live in?
Pimlico offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Pimlico cheaper than Fitzrovia?
Pimlico is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £2,100 vs £2,150 in Fitzrovia, a saving of £50/month.
Which has better transport — Pimlico or Fitzrovia?
Pimlico and Fitzrovia score equally on transport (8/10). Pimlico is served by Pimlico. Fitzrovia is served by Goodge Street.
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