Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Islington (165) is ahead of Camden (202)
Median price: Islington (£630k) is ahead of Camden (£740k)
Safety score: Islington (60/100) is ahead of Camden (55/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Camden and Islington are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Islington is more affordable at £630k median vs £740k.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Camden
Camden suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Best for
Islington
Islington suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Camden vs Islington: what the data says
Overall, Islington scores higher on liveability (68/100 vs 69/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Islington is more affordable — median price £630k vs £740k in Camden, a difference of around 15%. Over the past year prices changed +2.7% in Camden and -3.1% in Islington.
Islington has a lower crime rate (165 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 57/100).
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