Key differences
Median price: Barnet (£444k) is ahead of Hammersmith and Fulham (£650k)
Transport: Hammersmith and Fulham (52/100) is ahead of Barnet (31/100)
Crime rate /1k: Barnet (82) is ahead of Hammersmith and Fulham (103)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hammersmith and Fulham has a stronger transport score — 52/100 vs 31/100. Barnet is more affordable at £444k median vs £650k.
Barnet is cheaper, but Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on transport.
Best for
Barnet
Barnet 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.
Barnet vs Hammersmith and Fulham: what the data says
Overall, Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on liveability (59/100 vs 70/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Barnet is more affordable — median price £444k vs £650k in Hammersmith and Fulham, a difference of around 32%. Over the past year prices changed +1.3% in Barnet and 0.0% in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Barnet has a lower crime rate (82 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 31/100).
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