Wandsworth · London

Living in Putney

Putney sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos. Crime perception here is among the best we track. Green space is a genuine strength rather than a token park.

Average to buy
£780k
Average rent (2-bed)
£2250/mo
vs London average
+41%
Est. to central London
~31 min
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How Putney scores

Safety9/10
Schools9/10
Parks & green space9/10
Transport8/10
Diversity & inclusion6/10
LGBTQ+ friendly7/10
Buzz & nightlife6/10

On your doorstep

Day to day, Putney gives you a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots, churches, a big park and a pool or leisure centre.

✓ a Lidl or Aldi✓ a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons)✓ a Waitrose or M&S✓ gyms✓ barbers✓ beauticians✓ veggie & vegan spots✓ churches✓ a big park✓ a pool or leisure centre

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Putney tends to work best for families prioritising schools and safety; runners, dog-walkers and green-space lovers.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£780k — 41% above the London average of £553k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £2250 per month
Indicative household income to buy≈ £155k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Putney a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Putney scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 8/10 for transport. It tends to suit families prioritising schools and safety.

How much does a home in Putney cost in 2026?

Around £780k on average to buy (41% above the London average) and roughly £2250 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £155k with a 10% deposit.

Is Putney well connected?

Putney scores 8/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 31 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Fulham£750k avg · safety 8/10Earlsfield£660k avg · safety 8/10Hammersmith£730k avg · safety 8/10
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