Wimbledon vs Putney
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
MertonPutney
WandsworthPutney is £150/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
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 Wimbledon or Putney better to live in?
Wimbledon offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Wimbledon cheaper than Putney?
Wimbledon is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,700 vs £1,850 in Putney, a saving of £150/month.
Which has better transport — Wimbledon or Putney?
Wimbledon and Putney score equally on transport (7/10). Wimbledon is served by Wimbledon. Putney is served by Putney andEast Putney.
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