Tooting vs Tottenham
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 Tottenham.
Rent comparison
Tooting
WandsworthTottenhamwinner
HaringeyTooting is £250/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
Tottenham
Fast Victoria line access at Tottenham Hale, lower rents, and a changing high street with mixed street-by-street feel.
- ✓Victoria line and rail from Tottenham Hale
- ✓Better affordability for north London
- ✓Improving food, breweries, and local projects
- →Variable street feel
- →Less polished public realm
- →Commutes depend heavily on station proximity
Frequently asked questions
Is Tooting or Tottenham better to live in?
Tooting scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Tottenham.
Is Tooting cheaper than Tottenham?
Tottenham is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,250 vs £1,500 in Tooting, a saving of £250/month.
Which has better transport — Tooting or Tottenham?
Tottenham scores higher for transport (8/10 vs 7/10). Tooting is served by Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec. Tottenham is served by Tottenham Hale.
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