Key differences
Transport: Newham (52/100) is ahead of Brent (37/100)
Crime rate /1k: Brent (88) is ahead of Newham (101)
Liveability: Newham (65/100) is ahead of Brent (56/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Newham has a stronger transport score — 52/100 vs 37/100. Newham is more affordable at £450k median vs £490k.
The main gap is transport: Newham scores 15 points higher.
Best for
Brent
Brent suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Best for
Newham
Newham is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Brent vs Newham: what the data says
Overall, Newham scores higher on liveability (56/100 vs 65/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Newham is more affordable — median price £450k vs £490k in Brent, a difference of around 8%. Over the past year prices changed +0.6% in Brent and -0.8% in Newham.
Brent has a lower crime rate (88 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 101 in Newham). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Newham edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 52/100 vs 37/100).
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