Is Enfield or Harrow better for families?

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

Is Enfield safer than Harrow?

No — Harrow has a lower crime rate (28 per 1,000 residents) compared to Enfield (34 per 1,000).

Is Enfield more expensive than Harrow?

No — Harrow is more expensive. Median property price in Harrow is £542k, compared to £460k in Enfield.

Which has better transport links, Enfield or Harrow?

Enfield and Harrow have similar transport scores.

Which is better for first-time buyers, Enfield or Harrow?

For first-time buyers, Enfield is more accessible on price (£460k median). Use LondonIQ's affordability calculator to see stamp duty costs and required income for specific postcodes.

Enfield vs Harrow — Crime, Schools, Prices & Transport

These boroughs are closely matched — 1 metrics each. The right choice depends on your priorities.

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Key differences

Median price: Enfield (£460k) is ahead of Harrow (£542k)

Crime rate /1k: Harrow (28) is ahead of Enfield (34)

Head-to-head comparison

MetricEnfieldHarrow

Median price£460k ✓£542k

Crime rate /1k3428 ✓

Liveability59/10058/100

Transport33/10033/100

Safety score82/10082/100

Zone 1 commute— min— min

Good schools—%—%

Investment score—/100—/100

The Verdict

Enfield and Harrow are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Enfield is more affordable at £460k median vs £542k.

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Key trade-off

The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.

Best for

Enfield

Enfield suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.

Best for

Harrow

Harrow suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.

Enfield vs Harrow: what the data says

Overall, Enfield scores higher on liveability (59/100 vs 58/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Enfield is more affordable — median price £460k vs £542k in Harrow, a difference of around 15%. Over the past year prices changed +6.1% in Enfield and +2.5% in Harrow.

Harrow has a lower crime rate (28 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 34 in Enfield). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Enfield edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 33/100 vs 33/100).

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The Verdict

Enfield and Harrow are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Enfield is more affordable at £460k median vs £542k.

TransportTie

SafetyTie

SchoolsTie

ValueEnfield

OverallTie

Key trade-off

The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.

Best for

Enfield

Enfield suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.

Best for

Harrow

Harrow suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.

Enfield vs Harrow: what the data says

Overall, Enfield scores higher on liveability (59/100 vs 58/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Enfield is more affordable — median price £460k vs £542k in Harrow, a difference of around 15%. Over the past year prices changed +6.1% in Enfield and +2.5% in Harrow.

Harrow has a lower crime rate (28 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 34 in Enfield). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Enfield edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 33/100 vs 33/100).