These boroughs are closely matched — 2 metrics each. The right choice depends on your priorities.
Head-to-head comparison
Brent vs Camden: what the data says
Overall, Camden scores higher on liveability (62/100 vs 73/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Brent is more affordable — median price £549k vs £787k in Camden, a difference of around 30%. Over the past year prices changed +11.3% in Brent and +4.7% in Camden.
Brent has a lower crime rate (81 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 197 in Camden). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Camden edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 74/100 vs 64/100).
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