Putney vs Aldgate
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Putney offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Putneywinner
WandsworthAldgate
City of LondonAldgate is £250/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
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Walkability
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Young professionals
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Transport
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
Aldgate
City-fringe living for people who want to walk to finance jobs and still be close to Spitalfields and Shoreditch.
- ✓Walkable to the City
- ✓Strong food and after-work options
- ✓Excellent central transport
- →Very expensive
- →Less residential comfort
- →Tourist and office crowds
Frequently asked questions
Is Putney or Aldgate better to live in?
Putney offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Putney cheaper than Aldgate?
Putney is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,850 vs £2,100 in Aldgate, a saving of £250/month.
Which has better transport — Putney or Aldgate?
Aldgate scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 7/10). Putney is served by Putney and East Putney. Aldgate is served by Aldgate East.
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