Wimbledon vs Fulham

A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.

Our recommendation

Wimbledon offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.

Rent comparison

Wimbledonwinner

Merton
1-bed flat£1,700/mo
2-bed flat£2,200/mo
Zone(s)3

Fulham

Hammersmith & Fulham
1-bed flat£1,950/mo
2-bed flat£2,600/mo
Zone(s)2

Fulham is £250/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.

Lifestyle comparison

Lively

Wimbledon
4
Fulham
7

Green space

Wimbledon
10
Fulham
7

Nightlife

Wimbledon
4
Fulham
7

Café density

Wimbledon
6
Fulham
8

Gym density

Wimbledon
7
Fulham
9

Walkability

Wimbledon
7
Fulham
8

Food scene

Wimbledon
6
Fulham
8

Young professionals

Wimbledon
6
Fulham
9

Safety

Wimbledon
9
Fulham
8

Transport

Wimbledon
7
Fulham
6

Wimbledon

Suburban, leafy, family-friendly — and home to one of the biggest urban commons in the world.

  • Wimbledon Common
  • Safe, quiet streets
  • Fast rail into Waterloo
  • Quiet at night
  • Slower journeys to East London

Fulham

A polished south-west professional area with riverside pockets, gyms, pubs, and District line commuting.

  • Strong young-professional base
  • Good pubs, gyms, and brunch
  • Riverside and park access
  • Pricey for a single-line area
  • Can feel socially narrow
  • District line commutes can be slow

Frequently asked questions

Is Wimbledon or Fulham better to live in?

Wimbledon offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.

Is Wimbledon cheaper than Fulham?

Wimbledon is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,700 vs £1,950 in Fulham, a saving of £250/month.

Which has better transport — Wimbledon or Fulham?

Wimbledon scores higher for transport (7/10 vs 6/10). Wimbledon is served by Wimbledon. Fulham is served by Fulham Broadway.

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