Tooting vs Richmond
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
WandsworthRichmond
Richmond upon ThamesRichmond is £200/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
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Nightlife
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Walkability
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Young professionals
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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
Richmond
One of London's greenest town centres, combining the Thames, Richmond Park, and tube/rail connections.
- ✓Richmond Park and riverside access
- ✓District, Overground, and rail options
- ✓Strong cafes, pubs, and shopping
- →Expensive
- →Longer to east London
- →More settled than twenty-something
Frequently asked questions
Is Tooting or Richmond better to live in?
Tooting offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Tooting cheaper than Richmond?
Tooting is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,500 vs £1,700 in Richmond, a saving of £200/month.
Which has better transport — Tooting or Richmond?
Tooting and Richmond score equally on transport (7/10). Tooting is served by Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec. Richmond is served by Richmond.
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