Streatham vs Catford
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Catford offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Streatham
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LewishamStreatham is £100/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
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Transport
Streatham
Long, practical, and better-value south London with commons nearby and rail links from several stations.
- ✓Good value for space
- ✓Streatham Common and Tooting Common nearby
- ✓Large everyday high street
- →No tube
- →Traffic-heavy main road
- →Commute depends on which station you live near
Catford
Better-value south-east London with rail links, a changing town centre, and access to larger parks.
- ✓Lower rents than many inner south-east areas
- ✓Rail to central London
- ✓Close to Ladywell Fields and Mountsfield Park
- →Town centre is still rough-edged
- →Limited nightlife
- →Commutes are rail-frequency dependent
Frequently asked questions
Is Streatham or Catford better to live in?
Catford offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Streatham cheaper than Catford?
Catford is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,300 vs £1,400 in Streatham, a saving of £100/month.
Which has better transport — Streatham or Catford?
Streatham and Catford score equally on transport (5/10). Streatham is served by Streatham. Catford is served by Catford.
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