Tooting vs Greenwich
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
WandsworthGreenwich
GreenwichGreenwich is £150/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
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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
Greenwich
Royal park, observatory, market, river — the most picturesque corner of London on a Sunday.
- ✓Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory
- ✓Riverside walks
- ✓Quick DLR to Canary Wharf
- →Slower journey to West End
- →Quieter evenings
Frequently asked questions
Is Tooting or Greenwich better to live in?
Tooting offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Tooting cheaper than Greenwich?
Tooting is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,500 vs £1,650 in Greenwich, a saving of £150/month.
Which has better transport — Tooting or Greenwich?
Tooting and Greenwich score equally on transport (7/10). Tooting is served by Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec. Greenwich is served by Greenwich andCutty Sark.
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