Tooting vs Kingston
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 Kingston.
Rent comparison
Tooting
WandsworthKingstonwinner
Kingston upon ThamesTooting is £50/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
Kingston
Thames-side outer south-west London with a strong town centre, river walks, and more space.
- ✓Large retail and riverside amenities
- ✓Good access to Richmond Park and the Thames
- ✓More space than inner south-west
- →Longer commute into central London
- →Outer-zone travel
- →Less useful for east London jobs
Frequently asked questions
Is Tooting or Kingston better to live in?
Tooting scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Kingston.
Is Tooting cheaper than Kingston?
Kingston is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,450 vs £1,500 in Tooting, a saving of £50/month.
Which has better transport — Tooting or Kingston?
Tooting scores higher for transport (7/10 vs 5/10). Tooting is served by Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec. Kingston is served by Kingston.
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