Wandsworth · London

Living in Tooting

Tooting runs at full volume — this is one of the livelier corners of the map, with an evening economy to match. It's also one of the most diverse places in the dataset, and daily life (food, shops, faith spaces) reflects it.

Average to buy
£615k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1950/mo
vs London average
+11%
Est. to central London
~34 min
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How Tooting scores

Safety7/10
Schools7/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport8/10
Diversity & inclusion9/10
LGBTQ+ friendly8/10
Buzz & nightlife8/10

On your doorstep

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

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

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Tooting tends to work best for people who want restaurants and nightlife on the doorstep; anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life; LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£615k — 11% above the London average of £553k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1950 per month
Indicative household income to buy≈ £125k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Tooting a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Tooting scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 8/10 for transport. It tends to suit people who want restaurants and nightlife on the doorstep.

How much does a home in Tooting cost in 2026?

Around £615k on average to buy (11% above the London average) and roughly £1950 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £125k with a 10% deposit.

Is Tooting well connected?

Tooting scores 8/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 34 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Balham£700k avg · safety 8/10Earlsfield£660k avg · safety 8/10Wimbledon£720k avg · safety 9/10
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