Tooting vs Acton
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Tooting offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
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Transport
Tooting
South Asian food capital of London, plus Tooting Common and Lido. Cheaper than Clapham, with a stronger high street.
- ✓Outstanding South Asian food
- ✓Tooting Common and the Lido
- ✓Cheaper Zone 3 with direct Northern line
- →Northern line is the only tube option
- →Less of a bar scene
Acton
Suburban West London with multiple stations and improving stock — quietly cheap for the connectivity.
- ✓Several tube and Overground stations
- ✓Cheaper than neighbouring postcodes
- ✓Big parks
- →Bland high street
- →Limited evening life
Frequently asked questions
Is Tooting or Acton better to live in?
Tooting offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Tooting cheaper than Acton?
Tooting and Acton have similar rents — both around £1,500/month for a 1-bed flat.
Which has better transport — Tooting or Acton?
Acton scores higher for transport (8/10 vs 7/10). Tooting is served by Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec. Acton is served by Acton Town andActon Central.
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