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Earlsfield vs Tooting

Two areas people weigh against each other constantly. Here's the honest side-by-side - price, the seven life scores, and who each one actually suits.

Earlsfield - average to buy
£627k
Tooting - average to buy
£587k
Earlsfield - 2-bed rent
£1,950/mo
Tooting - 2-bed rent
£1,950/mo

Score by score

CriterionEarlsfieldTooting
Safety4.6/103.6/10
Schools8/107/10
Parks & green space7/107/10
Transport7/108/10
Diversity & inclusion6/109/10
LGBTQ+ friendly7/108/10
Buzz & nightlife5/108/10
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The short answer

Tooting is the cheaper of the two - roughly £587k against £627k, about 7% less. Over a 25-year mortgage that gap is the single biggest practical difference between them.

Tooting scores clearly better on diversity & inclusion - 9/10 against 6/10.

Tooting scores clearly better on buzz & nightlife - 8/10 against 5/10.

Who each one suits

If you're...Lean towardsBecause
Families with school-age childrenEarlsfieldstronger combination of school and green-space scores
Young professionalsTootingmore going on in the evening and better connections
First-time buyersTootingbetter price-to-transport trade-off
Anyone wanting a quieter lifeEarlsfieldcalmer, greener and lower-crime scoring

Common questions

Is Earlsfield or Tooting cheaper?

Tooting is cheaper on average. Earlsfield runs about £627k to buy and £1,950/mo to rent a two-bed; Tooting is around £587k and £1,950/mo.

Is Earlsfield or Tooting better for families?

Earlsfield scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Earlsfield scores 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for parks; Tooting scores 7/10 and 7/10.

Which has better transport, Earlsfield or Tooting?

Earlsfield scores 7/10 for transport and Tooting scores 8/10. Journey times depend far more on where you're actually going than on a general score - set your real destinations on the Boroughly map to compare door to door.

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EarlsfieldWandsworth · £627k avg TootingWandsworth · £587k avg
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