Putney vs Hoxton
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
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WandsworthHoxton
HackneyHoxton is £50/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
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
Hoxton
Creative east London with bars, studios, Columbia Road nearby, and Overground-led commuting.
- ✓Strong nightlife and independent food
- ✓Close to Shoreditch and Columbia Road
- ✓Young, social crowd
- →No tube station in the immediate area
- →Noisy on weekends
- →Rents are no longer cheap
Frequently asked questions
Is Putney or Hoxton better to live in?
Putney offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Putney cheaper than Hoxton?
Putney is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,850 vs £1,900 in Hoxton, a saving of £50/month.
Which has better transport — Putney or Hoxton?
Putney and Hoxton score equally on transport (7/10). Putney is served by Putney and East Putney. Hoxton is served by Hoxton.
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