Tooting vs Bexleyheath
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Tooting scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Bexleyheath.
Rent comparison
Tooting
WandsworthBexleyheathwinner
BexleyTooting is £250/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle 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
Bexleyheath
Outer south-east affordability with a large town centre and rail links into central London.
- ✓Lower rents
- ✓Large shopping centre and everyday amenities
- ✓More space for the money
- →Longer central commute
- →Less young-professional scene
- →Outer-suburban feel
Frequently asked questions
Is Tooting or Bexleyheath better to live in?
Tooting scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Bexleyheath.
Is Tooting cheaper than Bexleyheath?
Bexleyheath is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,250 vs £1,500 in Tooting, a saving of £250/month.
Which has better transport — Tooting or Bexleyheath?
Tooting scores higher for transport (7/10 vs 5/10). Tooting is served by Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec. Bexleyheath is served by Bexleyheath.
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