East Dulwich vs Wimbledon

[jj2]

How would you compare East Dulwich vs Wimbledown (town not village)?

Prices are comparable, maybe slighlty more expensive in Wimbledon, but it really depends on the streets.

My perception is that:

- East Dulwich has a more villagey feel / sense of community

- Nicer high-street / shops in ED vs chains of Wimbledon, however in Wimbledon town you can really find everything

- Wimbledon has better / more consistent transport link options, even though the commute to the City seems comparable in time if not slightly better from ED

- Both areas seem to attract families and young-professionals, however Wimbledon seems a bit more white / less-diverse than Dulwich (I also think Wimbledon is Tory vs ED is Labour)

- More international community in Wimbledon / more people with education abroad - ED seems more a British area

- Both offer good primary schools, but with very small catchment areas

Do you agree with this? Any other ideas?

JJ

[Earl Aelfheah]

They're very different places in my opinion, so just depends on what's your bag.

[Mustard]

Why?

[TonyQuinn]

I grew up in Wimbledon but have lived the last 15 years in Dulwich. I would say that AFC WImbledon would probably beat Dulwich Hamlet but with football you never know!

[therealsilverfox]

I've lived in both. Comapring apples and pears. Wimbledon is sprawling, lacks any sort of central hub to it. Traffic is a nightmare. Pubs are pretty poor - generally but not all. Probably easier to find schools for kids though. ED does have a more local feel although this is changing too. I'd pick ED everytime.

[jj2]

Thanks therealsilverfox. The area of Wimbledon I mean is mainly the area at walking distance from the high street / station, hence everything north of Merton Park up to South Park Gardens area. That is pretty much comparable in size to East Dulwich.

[Saffron]

I think Hamptom/Hampton Village is more similar to ED than Wimbledon, the main difference in my experience having lived in both Hampton and ED is that ED is more central and has all the pros/cons that go with that.

[Dopamine1979]

I need to get to Wimbledon from East Dulwich for a wedding next Saturday. What's the best route? Yes I've googled it.

[Earl Aelfheah]

There are some direct trains from ED to Wimbledon, but don't know whether they run at weekends

[Dopamine1979]

Thans rahrah. I think I'll need the weekend rail replacement bus to Tulse Hill. Are they pretty reliable?

[Jeremy]

Overground from DH or PR to Clapham Junction, then two stops on the train.

Don't bother with the rail replacement bus..

[Earl Aelfheah]

Looks like you can get the train from ED on Saturday. It takes 23 minutes and you need to change at Tulse Hill:

http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/details/EDW/WIM/081114/1530/dep?id=5&fareId=4&return=false&callingPage=tf&realtime=false&alternatives=false&offpeak=false&offpeakReturn=false&fastestTrains=INCLUDE_CHEAPER&url=&saved=false&responseId=2&fareDisplayId=5

[Dopamine1979]

Thanks folks. That's very helpful.

[Jah Lush]

Oh! How disappointing. Thought this thread was about a football match.