Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Barking and Dagenham (86) is ahead of Camden (202)
Median price: Barking and Dagenham (£362k) is ahead of Camden (£740k)
Transport: Camden (59/100) is ahead of Barking and Dagenham (30/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Camden has a stronger transport score — 59/100 vs 30/100. Barking and Dagenham is more affordable at £362k median vs £740k.
Barking and Dagenham is cheaper, but Camden scores higher on transport.
Best for
Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Best for
Camden
Camden is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Barking and Dagenham vs Camden: what the data says
Overall, Camden scores higher on liveability (53/100 vs 68/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Barking and Dagenham is more affordable — median price £362k vs £740k in Camden, a difference of around 51%. Over the past year prices changed +1.7% in Barking and Dagenham and +2.7% in Camden.
Barking and Dagenham has a lower crime rate (86 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 202 in Camden). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Camden edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 59/100 vs 30/100).
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