These boroughs are closely matched — 2 metrics each. The right choice depends on your priorities.
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Camden vs Croydon: what the data says
Overall, Camden scores higher on liveability (73/100 vs 58/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Croydon is more affordable — median price £426k vs £787k in Camden, a difference of around 46%. Over the past year prices changed +4.7% in Camden and +11.9% in Croydon.
Croydon has a lower crime rate (46 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 37/100).
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