Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Barking and Dagenham (86) is ahead of Hillingdon (111)
Median price: Barking and Dagenham (£362k) is ahead of Hillingdon (£450k)
Transport: Barking and Dagenham (30/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (22/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Barking and Dagenham has a stronger transport score — 30/100 vs 22/100. Barking and Dagenham is more affordable at £362k median vs £450k.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham suits commuting families who want both safety and connectivity.
Best for
Hillingdon
Hillingdon suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Barking and Dagenham vs Hillingdon: what the data says
Overall, Barking and Dagenham scores higher on liveability (53/100 vs 50/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Barking and Dagenham is more affordable — median price £362k vs £450k in Hillingdon, a difference of around 20%. Over the past year prices changed +1.7% in Barking and Dagenham and +0.6% in Hillingdon.
Barking and Dagenham has a lower crime rate (86 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 111 in Hillingdon). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Barking and Dagenham edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 30/100 vs 22/100).
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