Putney vs Blackheath
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Putney scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Blackheath.
Rent comparison
Putney
WandsworthBlackheathwinner
LewishamPutney is £150/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
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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
Blackheath
A village-like south-east option with the heath, handsome streets, and a calmer profile near Greenwich.
- ✓Huge open heath
- ✓Attractive village centre
- ✓Quiet, well-kept residential streets
- →Rail-only commute
- →Expensive for south-east London
- →Quiet evening scene
Frequently asked questions
Is Putney or Blackheath better to live in?
Putney scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Blackheath.
Is Putney cheaper than Blackheath?
Blackheath is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,700 vs £1,850 in Putney, a saving of £150/month.
Which has better transport — Putney or Blackheath?
Putney scores higher for transport (7/10 vs 5/10). Putney is served by Putney and East Putney. Blackheath is served by Blackheath.
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