WandsworthZone 3

Living in Tooting

South Asian food capital of London, plus Tooting Common and Lido. Cheaper than Clapham, with a stronger high street.

1-bed rent

£1,500/mo

2-bed rent

£1,900/mo

Transport zone

Zone 3

Fastest commute

~22 min

Transport from Tooting

Tooting Broadway

Northern

Tooting Bec

Northern

Tooting is served by the Northern.

Commute times from Tooting

Estimated commute times to major London destinations by public transport.

DestinationCommute time
Victoria~22 min
Waterloo~22 min
Oxford Circus / Soho~28 min
London Bridge~28 min
Bank / City~30 min
King's Cross / St Pancras~32 min
Liverpool Street~32 min
Paddington~35 min
Marylebone~38 min
Canary Wharf~42 min

Tooting lifestyle profile

Food scene

9/10

Green space

8/10

Café density

7/10

Walkability

7/10

Young professionals

7/10

Safety

7/10

Transport

7/10

Lively

6/10

Gym density

6/10

Nightlife

5/10

Tooting strengths

  • Outstanding South Asian food
  • Tooting Common and the Lido
  • Cheaper Zone 3 with direct Northern line

Trade-offs

  • Northern line is the only tube option
  • Less of a bar scene

Who Tooting suits best

  • young professionals and career-focused people
  • sporty and fitness-focused people
  • social people who value cafés, food, and community

Frequently asked questions

What is Tooting like to live in?

South Asian food capital of London, plus Tooting Common and Lido. Cheaper than Clapham, with a stronger high street. The main strengths are outstanding south asian food and tooting common and the lido.

What is the average rent in Tooting?

The average 1-bedroom flat in Tooting costs around £1,500 per month. A 2-bedroom flat costs around £1,900 per month (market review estimate).

How long is the commute from Tooting?

The fastest commute from Tooting is to Victoria at approximately 22 minutes by public transport. The commute to Bank/City is around 30 minutes.

Is Tooting a good area to live in London?

Tooting is in Wandsworth, Zone 3. It's well-suited to young professionals and career-focused people. The main trade-off is: northern line is the only tube option.

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