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

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

Putney

Wandsworth
1-bed flat£1,850/mo
2-bed flat£2,400/mo
Zone(s)2, 3

Putney is £150/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.

Lifestyle comparison

Lively

Wimbledon
4
Putney
5

Green space

Wimbledon
10
Putney
9

Nightlife

Wimbledon
4
Putney
5

Café density

Wimbledon
6
Putney
7

Gym density

Wimbledon
7
Putney
8

Walkability

Wimbledon
7
Putney
7

Food scene

Wimbledon
6
Putney
6

Young professionals

Wimbledon
6
Putney
8

Safety

Wimbledon
9
Putney
8

Transport

Wimbledon
7
Putney
7

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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