Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Brent (88) is ahead of Islington (165)
Transport: Islington (57/100) is ahead of Brent (37/100)
Median price: Brent (£490k) is ahead of Islington (£630k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Islington has a stronger transport score — 57/100 vs 37/100. Brent is more affordable at £490k median vs £630k.
Brent is cheaper, but Islington scores higher on transport.
Best for
Brent
Brent suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Best for
Islington
Islington is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Brent vs Islington: what the data says
Overall, Islington scores higher on liveability (56/100 vs 69/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Brent is more affordable — median price £490k vs £630k in Islington, a difference of around 22%. Over the past year prices changed +0.6% in Brent and -3.1% in Islington.
Brent has a lower crime rate (88 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 165 in Islington). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Islington edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 57/100 vs 37/100).
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