Key differences
Median price: Barking and Dagenham (£362k) is ahead of Hammersmith and Fulham (£650k)
Transport: Hammersmith and Fulham (52/100) is ahead of Barking and Dagenham (30/100)
Liveability: Hammersmith and Fulham (70/100) is ahead of Barking and Dagenham (53/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hammersmith and Fulham has a stronger transport score — 52/100 vs 30/100. Barking and Dagenham is more affordable at £362k median vs £650k.
Barking and Dagenham is cheaper, but Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on transport.
Best for
Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Best for
Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Barking and Dagenham vs Hammersmith and Fulham: what the data says
Overall, Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on liveability (53/100 vs 70/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Barking and Dagenham is more affordable — median price £362k vs £650k in Hammersmith and Fulham, a difference of around 44%. Over the past year prices changed +1.7% in Barking and Dagenham and 0.0% in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Barking and Dagenham has a lower crime rate (86 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 103 in Hammersmith and Fulham). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Hammersmith and Fulham edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 52/100 vs 30/100).
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