Putney vs Fulham

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

Fulham

Hammersmith & Fulham
1-bed flat£1,950/mo
2-bed flat£2,600/mo
Zone(s)2

Fulham is £100/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.

Lifestyle comparison

Lively

Putney
5
Fulham
7

Green space

Putney
9
Fulham
7

Nightlife

Putney
5
Fulham
7

Café density

Putney
7
Fulham
8

Gym density

Putney
8
Fulham
9

Walkability

Putney
7
Fulham
8

Food scene

Putney
6
Fulham
8

Young professionals

Putney
8
Fulham
9

Safety

Putney
8
Fulham
8

Transport

Putney
7
Fulham
6

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

Fulham

A polished south-west professional area with riverside pockets, gyms, pubs, and District line commuting.

  • Strong young-professional base
  • Good pubs, gyms, and brunch
  • Riverside and park access
  • Pricey for a single-line area
  • Can feel socially narrow
  • District line commutes can be slow

Frequently asked questions

Is Putney or Fulham better to live in?

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

Is Putney cheaper than Fulham?

Putney is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,850 vs £1,950 in Fulham, a saving of £100/month.

Which has better transport — Putney or Fulham?

Putney scores higher for transport (7/10 vs 6/10). Putney is served by Putney and East Putney. Fulham is served by Fulham Broadway.

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