Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Hillingdon (111) is ahead of Camden (202)
Transport: Camden (59/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (22/100)
Median price: Hillingdon (£450k) is ahead of Camden (£740k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Camden has a stronger transport score — 59/100 vs 22/100. Hillingdon is more affordable at £450k median vs £740k.
Camden scores higher on transport, but Hillingdon is the more affordable option.
Best for
Camden
Camden is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Hillingdon
Hillingdon suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Camden vs Hillingdon: what the data says
Overall, Camden scores higher on liveability (68/100 vs 50/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hillingdon is more affordable — median price £450k vs £740k in Camden, a difference of around 39%. Over the past year prices changed +2.7% in Camden and +0.6% in Hillingdon.
Hillingdon has a lower crime rate (111 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 22/100).
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