Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Hammersmith and Fulham (103) is ahead of Camden (202)
Safety score: Hammersmith and Fulham (71/100) is ahead of Camden (55/100)
Median price: Hammersmith and Fulham (£650k) is ahead of Camden (£740k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hammersmith and Fulham has a stronger safety score — 71/100 vs 55/100. Hammersmith and Fulham is more affordable at £650k median vs £740k.
Camden scores higher on transport, but Hammersmith and Fulham is the more affordable option.
Best for
Camden
Camden is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Camden vs Hammersmith and Fulham: what the data says
Overall, Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on liveability (68/100 vs 70/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hammersmith and Fulham is more affordable — median price £650k vs £740k in Camden, a difference of around 12%. Over the past year prices changed +2.7% in Camden and 0.0% in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Hammersmith and Fulham has a lower crime rate (103 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 202 in Camden). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Camden edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 59/100 vs 52/100).
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