Is East Putney a Good Place to Live?

Score
6.8/10
Rank
27th out of 992
Borough

East Putney suits young professionals and families who want a leafy, villagey feel without sacrificing a District line commute into town. Streets of Victorian terraces sit close to Putney's high street, the river, and Wandsworth Common, so there's a genuine sense of community rather than just a postcode. It isn't cheap, and the tube can feel like one line doing a lot of work at rush hour, but the trade-off is a safer, more settled corner of southwest London than most.

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Wheretomove Review

We reviewed East Putney across 6 key dimensions to help you make an informed decision about where to live.

Safety

Excellent·77th of 992
9.4/ 10

Affordability

Good·241st of 992
6.1/ 10

Education

Good·181st of 992
6.8/ 10

Environment

Average·309th of 992
5.8/ 10

Transport

Average·496th of 992
5.0/ 10

Amenities

Good·293rd of 992
7.1/ 10

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Southfields North

6.1/10

Southfields North works well if you want a quieter, family-oriented slice of Wandsworth without giving up transport links entirely. The area's real strength is schooling, with Ashcroft Technology Academy and a couple of Outstanding-rated primaries within reach, and streets that feel genuinely safe day to day. The trade-off is cost: this is one of the more expensive pockets of the borough, so it suits buyers who can stretch to a house or those happy starting out in a flat. Nightlife is sparse, but if you want a settled, everyday neighbourhood over a buzzing one, it delivers.

Putney Town & Wandsworth Park

6.0/10

Putney Town and Wandsworth Park suits professionals and families who want river life without giving up a fast commute into town. The stretch along the Thames towpath and the park gives it a genuinely different feel from the rest of Wandsworth, and the schools here punch well above what you'd expect for the price. The trade-off is that green space beyond the park itself is thin and the area can feel a bit built-up and traffic-heavy on the main roads. It's a strong pick if you want village character with city convenience, less so if wide open space is a priority.

Putney West

5.7/10

A calm, leafy pocket of Wandsworth that suits families and professionals who don't mind driving or bussing rather than hopping on the tube. The streets feel genuinely safe, the parks are plentiful, and the schools are strong enough to build a long-term plan around. The trade-off is cost, houses here don't come cheap, and the lack of a nearby tube or rail stop means commuters need to plan carefully. Best for those prioritising space and quiet over convenience.

Roehampton North East

5.6/10

Roehampton North East works best for families who value good primary schools and green space more than a short commute. It's a leafy, quiet pocket with clean air and plenty of parks nearby, but the lack of a tube or rail link means you're tied to buses or a car for anything into central London. Day-to-day shopping is limited too, with no big supermarket close by. Buyers after a flat will find it more accessible than those hunting for a family house, where prices climb fast.