Key differences
Median price: Barking and Dagenham (£362k) is ahead of Hounslow (£440k)
Crime rate /1k: Barking and Dagenham (86) is ahead of Hounslow (98)
Safety score: Barking and Dagenham (76/100) is ahead of Hounslow (72/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Barking and Dagenham and Hounslow are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Barking and Dagenham is more affordable at £362k median vs £440k.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Hounslow
Hounslow suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Barking and Dagenham vs Hounslow: what the data says
Overall, Hounslow scores higher on liveability (53/100 vs 57/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Barking and Dagenham is more affordable — median price £362k vs £440k in Hounslow, a difference of around 18%. Over the past year prices changed +1.7% in Barking and Dagenham and +1.7% in Hounslow.
Barking and Dagenham has a lower crime rate (86 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 98 in Hounslow). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Hounslow edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 31/100 vs 30/100).
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