Tooting vs Archway
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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IslingtonLifestyle comparison
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Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
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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
Archway
Northern line value at the foot of Highgate, useful for people who want green access without Highgate prices.
- ✓Northern line direct to the West End and City
- ✓Close to Hampstead Heath and Waterlow Park
- ✓Better value than Highgate or Kentish Town
- →Traffic-heavy junction dominates the centre
- →Nightlife is modest
- →Some walks are steep
Frequently asked questions
Is Tooting or Archway better to live in?
Tooting offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Tooting cheaper than Archway?
Tooting and Archway have similar rents — both around £1,500/month for a 1-bed flat.
Which has better transport — Tooting or Archway?
Tooting and Archway score equally on transport (7/10). Tooting is served by Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec. Archway is served by Archway.
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