Key differences
Median price: Brent (£490k) is ahead of Wandsworth (£615k)
Liveability: Wandsworth (68/100) is ahead of Brent (56/100)
Transport: Wandsworth (46/100) is ahead of Brent (37/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Wandsworth has a stronger liveability score — 68/100 vs 56/100. Brent is more affordable at £490k median vs £615k.
Brent is cheaper, but Wandsworth scores higher on liveability.
Best for
Brent
Brent suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Wandsworth
Wandsworth is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Brent vs Wandsworth: what the data says
Overall, Wandsworth scores higher on liveability (56/100 vs 68/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Brent is more affordable — median price £490k vs £615k in Wandsworth, a difference of around 20%. Over the past year prices changed +0.6% in Brent and -0.8% in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth has a lower crime rate (79 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 88 in Brent). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Wandsworth edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 46/100 vs 37/100).
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