Putney vs Richmond
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 Richmond.
Rent comparison
Putney
WandsworthRichmondwinner
Richmond upon ThamesPutney is £150/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
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Nightlife
Café density
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Walkability
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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
Richmond
One of London's greenest town centres, combining the Thames, Richmond Park, and tube/rail connections.
- ✓Richmond Park and riverside access
- ✓District, Overground, and rail options
- ✓Strong cafes, pubs, and shopping
- →Expensive
- →Longer to east London
- →More settled than twenty-something
Frequently asked questions
Is Putney or Richmond better to live in?
Putney scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Richmond.
Is Putney cheaper than Richmond?
Richmond 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 Richmond?
Putney and Richmond score equally on transport (7/10). Putney is served by Putney and East Putney. Richmond is served by Richmond.
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