Wimbledon vs Hendon
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Wimbledon scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Hendon.
Rent comparison
Wimbledon
MertonHendonwinner
BarnetWimbledon is £300/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
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
Hendon
Outer-north value with Northern line access, Middlesex University nearby, and practical rather than fashionable amenities.
- ✓Good affordability for north-west London
- ✓Northern line into central London
- ✓Everyday shops and restaurants
- →Longer journeys to east and south London
- →Less nightlife
- →Main roads can feel car-led
Frequently asked questions
Is Wimbledon or Hendon better to live in?
Wimbledon scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Hendon.
Is Wimbledon cheaper than Hendon?
Hendon is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,400 vs £1,700 in Wimbledon, a saving of £300/month.
Which has better transport — Wimbledon or Hendon?
Wimbledon scores higher for transport (7/10 vs 6/10). Wimbledon is served by Wimbledon. Hendon is served by Hendon Central.
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