Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Barnet (82) is ahead of Hillingdon (111)
Transport: Barnet (31/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (22/100)
Liveability: Barnet (59/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (50/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Barnet has a stronger transport score — 31/100 vs 22/100. Prices are similar: £444k in Barnet vs £450k in Hillingdon.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Barnet
Barnet 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.
Barnet vs Hillingdon: what the data says
Overall, Barnet scores higher on liveability (59/100 vs 50/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Barnet is more affordable — median price £444k vs £450k in Hillingdon, a difference of around 1%. Over the past year prices changed +1.3% in Barnet and +0.6% in Hillingdon.
Barnet has a lower crime rate (82 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 111 in Hillingdon). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Barnet edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 31/100 vs 22/100).
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