Tooting vs Enfield Town

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 Enfield Town.

Rent comparison

Tooting

Wandsworth
1-bed flat£1,500/mo
2-bed flat£1,900/mo
Zone(s)3

Enfield Townwinner

Enfield
1-bed flat£1,250/mo
2-bed flat£1,650/mo
Zone(s)5

Tooting is £250/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.

Lifestyle comparison

Lively

Tooting
6
Enfield Town
4

Green space

Tooting
8
Enfield Town
7

Nightlife

Tooting
5
Enfield Town
3

Café density

Tooting
7
Enfield Town
5

Gym density

Tooting
6
Enfield Town
5

Walkability

Tooting
7
Enfield Town
6

Food scene

Tooting
9
Enfield Town
5

Young professionals

Tooting
7
Enfield Town
5

Safety

Tooting
7
Enfield Town
7

Transport

Tooting
7
Enfield Town
5

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

Enfield Town

Outer-north market-town living with Overground links, lower rents, and a slower residential feel.

  • Good value for space
  • Town-centre amenities
  • Quieter streets than inner north London
  • Longer central commutes
  • Less young-professional density
  • Mostly rail-led rather than tube-led

Frequently asked questions

Is Tooting or Enfield Town better to live in?

Tooting scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Enfield Town.

Is Tooting cheaper than Enfield Town?

Enfield Town 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 Enfield Town?

Tooting scores higher for transport (7/10 vs 5/10). Tooting is served by Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec. Enfield Town is served by Enfield Town.

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