Tooting vs Putney
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Putney scores higher overall, though Tooting may offer better affordability.
Rent comparison
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WandsworthPutney
WandsworthPutney is £350/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
Putney
River, Richmond Park nearby, and a clean South-West rail line to Waterloo. Slightly older professional crowd than Clapham.
- ✓Thames Path and rowing on the river
- ✓Easy access to Richmond Park
- ✓Clean residential feel
- →Pricey
- →Slower to East London
Frequently asked questions
Is Tooting or Putney better to live in?
Putney scores higher overall, though Tooting may offer better affordability.
Is Tooting cheaper than Putney?
Tooting is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,500 vs £1,850 in Putney, a saving of £350/month.
Which has better transport — Tooting or Putney?
Tooting and Putney score equally on transport (7/10). Tooting is served by Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec. Putney is served by Putney andEast Putney.
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