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
Tooting Bec
Tooting is served by the Northern.
Commute times from Tooting
Estimated commute times to major London destinations by public transport.
| Destination | Commute 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
Green space
Café density
Walkability
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Lively
Gym density
Nightlife
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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