Key differences
Transport: Hillingdon (43/100) is ahead of Enfield (36/100)
Median price: Enfield (£460k) is ahead of Hillingdon (£510k)
Liveability: Enfield (60/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (57/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hillingdon has a stronger transport score — 43/100 vs 36/100. Enfield is more affordable at £460k median vs £510k.
Enfield is cheaper, but Hillingdon scores higher on transport.
Best for
Enfield
Enfield suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Hillingdon
Hillingdon is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Enfield vs Hillingdon: what the data says
Overall, Enfield scores higher on liveability (60/100 vs 57/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Enfield is more affordable — median price £460k vs £510k in Hillingdon, a difference of around 10%. Over the past year prices changed +6.1% in Enfield and +6.1% in Hillingdon.
Hillingdon has a lower crime rate (32 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 34 in Enfield). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Hillingdon edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 43/100 vs 36/100).
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