Putney vs Fitzrovia
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
WandsworthFitzrovia
CamdenFitzrovia 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
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
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 Putney or Fitzrovia better to live in?
Putney offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Putney cheaper than Fitzrovia?
Putney is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,850 vs £2,150 in Fitzrovia, a saving of £300/month.
Which has better transport — Putney or Fitzrovia?
Fitzrovia scores higher for transport (8/10 vs 7/10). Putney is served by Putney and East Putney. Fitzrovia is served by Goodge Street.
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