Streatham vs Uxbridge
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Uxbridge offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Streatham
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HillingdonStreatham is £150/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
Uxbridge
Far-west affordability with Metropolitan/Piccadilly terminus links and a large town-centre offer.
- ✓Low rents for west London
- ✓Two tube lines
- ✓Large retail and student-influenced amenities
- →Long central commute
- →Feels separate from inner London
- →Outer-zone travel costs
Frequently asked questions
Is Streatham or Uxbridge better to live in?
Uxbridge offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Streatham cheaper than Uxbridge?
Uxbridge is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,250 vs £1,400 in Streatham, a saving of £150/month.
Which has better transport — Streatham or Uxbridge?
Uxbridge scores higher for transport (6/10 vs 5/10). Streatham is served by Streatham. Uxbridge is served by Uxbridge.
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