Putney vs Vauxhall
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
WandsworthVauxhall
LambethVauxhall is £100/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
Vauxhall
A central, transport-heavy riverside area with new-build flats, nightlife pockets, and quick Victoria line access.
- ✓Victoria line and rail interchange
- ✓Walk or cycle to Westminster and the South Bank
- ✓Modern flats and gyms
- →Roads and junctions dominate the centre
- →Can feel anonymous
- →Prices are high around new developments
Frequently asked questions
Is Putney or Vauxhall better to live in?
Putney offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Putney cheaper than Vauxhall?
Putney is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,850 vs £1,950 in Vauxhall, a saving of £100/month.
Which has better transport — Putney or Vauxhall?
Vauxhall scores higher for transport (10/10 vs 7/10). Putney is served by Putney and East Putney. Vauxhall is served by Vauxhall.
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