Putney vs Bayswater

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

Wandsworth
1-bed flat£1,850/mo
2-bed flat£2,400/mo
Zone(s)2, 3

Bayswater

Westminster
1-bed flat£2,050/mo
2-bed flat£2,700/mo
Zone(s)1

Bayswater is £200/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.

Lifestyle comparison

Lively

Putney
5
Bayswater
9

Green space

Putney
9
Bayswater
9

Nightlife

Putney
5
Bayswater
8

Café density

Putney
7
Bayswater
8

Gym density

Putney
8
Bayswater
7

Walkability

Putney
7
Bayswater
8

Food scene

Putney
6
Bayswater
8

Young professionals

Putney
8
Bayswater
8

Safety

Putney
8
Bayswater
6

Transport

Putney
7
Bayswater
8

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

Bayswater

Dense west-central living between Hyde Park, Queensway, and Paddington, with strong transport and busy streets.

  • Excellent Hyde Park access
  • Central/Circle/District proximity nearby
  • Diverse food around Queensway
  • Tourist and hotel traffic
  • Patchy street feel
  • High rent for compact flats

Frequently asked questions

Is Putney or Bayswater better to live in?

Putney offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.

Is Putney cheaper than Bayswater?

Putney is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,850 vs £2,050 in Bayswater, a saving of £200/month.

Which has better transport — Putney or Bayswater?

Bayswater scores higher for transport (8/10 vs 7/10). Putney is served by Putney and East Putney. Bayswater is served by Bayswater.

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