Key differences
Median price: Enfield (£460k) is ahead of Hammersmith and Fulham (£705k)
Transport: Hammersmith and Fulham (53/100) is ahead of Enfield (33/100)
Liveability: Hammersmith and Fulham (72/100) is ahead of Enfield (59/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hammersmith and Fulham has a stronger transport score — 53/100 vs 33/100. Enfield is more affordable at £460k median vs £705k.
Enfield is cheaper, but Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on transport.
Best for
Enfield
Enfield suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Enfield vs Hammersmith and Fulham: what the data says
Overall, Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on liveability (59/100 vs 72/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Enfield is more affordable — median price £460k vs £705k in Hammersmith and Fulham, a difference of around 35%. Over the past year prices changed +6.1% in Enfield and +5.1% in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Enfield has a lower crime rate (34 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 49 in Hammersmith and Fulham). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Hammersmith and Fulham edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 53/100 vs 33/100).
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