Tooting vs Kilburn
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
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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
Kilburn
A diverse, busy north-west high street with Jubilee and Overground access and better value than neighbouring Hampstead pockets.
- ✓Jubilee line is useful for central and Canary Wharf
- ✓Good value compared with nearby NW areas
- ✓Diverse food and pubs
- →High street can feel hectic
- →Street quality varies block by block
- →Less polished than West Hampstead
Frequently asked questions
Is Tooting or Kilburn better to live in?
Tooting offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Tooting cheaper than Kilburn?
Tooting and Kilburn have similar rents — both around £1,500/month for a 1-bed flat.
Which has better transport — Tooting or Kilburn?
Kilburn scores higher for transport (8/10 vs 7/10). Tooting is served by Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec. Kilburn is served by Kilburn.
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