Tooting vs East Dulwich
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
Tootingwinner
WandsworthEast Dulwich
SouthwarkEast Dulwich is £150/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
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Nightlife
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Walkability
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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
East Dulwich
Leafy, food-led south-east London with Lordship Lane at its centre and a family/professional mix.
- ✓Strong independent food and pubs
- ✓Good access to Peckham Rye and Dulwich parks
- ✓Attractive residential streets
- →No tube
- →Quieter late-night scene
- →Rents are high for rail-only access
Frequently asked questions
Is Tooting or East Dulwich better to live in?
Tooting offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Tooting cheaper than East Dulwich?
Tooting is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,500 vs £1,650 in East Dulwich, a saving of £150/month.
Which has better transport — Tooting or East Dulwich?
Tooting scores higher for transport (7/10 vs 5/10). Tooting is served by Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec. East Dulwich is served by East Dulwich.
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