Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Havering (23) is ahead of Enfield (34)
Transport: Enfield (33/100) is ahead of Havering (29/100)
Median price: Havering (£449k) is ahead of Enfield (£460k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Enfield and Havering are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Prices are similar: £460k in Enfield vs £449k in Havering.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Enfield
Enfield suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Best for
Havering
Havering suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Enfield vs Havering: 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 Havering is more affordable — median price £449k vs £460k in Enfield, a difference of around 2%. Over the past year prices changed +6.1% in Enfield and +2.3% in Havering.
Havering has a lower crime rate (23 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 29/100).
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