Tooting vs Catford
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 Catford.
Rent comparison
Tooting
WandsworthCatfordwinner
LewishamTooting is £200/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
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 Tooting or Catford better to live in?
Tooting scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Catford.
Is Tooting cheaper than Catford?
Catford is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,300 vs £1,500 in Tooting, a saving of £200/month.
Which has better transport — Tooting or Catford?
Tooting scores higher for transport (7/10 vs 5/10). Tooting is served by Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec. Catford is served by Catford.
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