Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Barnet (82) is ahead of Southwark (125)
Transport: Southwark (53/100) is ahead of Barnet (31/100)
Median price: Barnet (£444k) is ahead of Southwark (£537k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Southwark has a stronger transport score — 53/100 vs 31/100. Barnet is more affordable at £444k median vs £537k.
Barnet is cheaper, but Southwark scores higher on transport.
Best for
Barnet
Barnet suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Best for
Southwark
Southwark is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Barnet vs Southwark: what the data says
Overall, Southwark scores higher on liveability (59/100 vs 66/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Barnet is more affordable — median price £444k vs £537k in Southwark, a difference of around 17%. Over the past year prices changed +1.3% in Barnet and +3.6% in Southwark.
Barnet has a lower crime rate (82 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 125 in Southwark). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Southwark edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 53/100 vs 31/100).
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