Is Camden or Havering better for families?

Camden and Havering are broadly comparable for families — check specific postcodes using LondonIQ's school ratings and safety data.

Is Camden safer than Havering?

No — Havering has a lower crime rate (69 per 1,000 residents) compared to Camden (197 per 1,000).

Is Camden more expensive than Havering?

Yes — Camden is more expensive. Median property price in Camden is £787k, compared to £449k in Havering.

Which has better transport links, Camden or Havering?

Camden has better transport connectivity (score 74/100 vs 56/100). .

Which is better for first-time buyers, Camden or Havering?

For first-time buyers, Havering is more accessible on price (£449k median). Use LondonIQ's affordability calculator to see stamp duty costs and required income for specific postcodes.

Camden vs Havering — Crime, Schools, Prices & Transport

These boroughs are closely matched — 2 metrics each. The right choice depends on your priorities.

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Head-to-head comparison

MetricCamdenHavering

Liveability73/100 ✓62/100

Median price£787k£449k ✓

Safety score—/100—/100

Crime rate /1k19769 ✓

Transport74/100 ✓56/100

Zone 1 commute— min— min

Good schools—%—%

Investment score—/100—/100

Camden vs Havering: what the data says

Overall, Camden scores higher on liveability (73/100 vs 62/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Havering is more affordable — median price £449k vs £787k in Camden, a difference of around 43%. Over the past year prices changed +4.7% in Camden and +2.3% in Havering.

Havering has a lower crime rate (69 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 56/100).

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Camden vs Havering: what the data says

Overall, Camden scores higher on liveability (73/100 vs 62/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Havering is more affordable — median price £449k vs £787k in Camden, a difference of around 43%. Over the past year prices changed +4.7% in Camden and +2.3% in Havering.

Havering has a lower crime rate (69 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 56/100).