Is Enfield or Hounslow better for families?

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

Is Enfield safer than Hounslow?

Enfield and Hounslow have similar crime rates — 34 vs 35 per 1,000 residents.

Is Enfield more expensive than Hounslow?

No — Hounslow is more expensive. Median property price in Hounslow is £485k, compared to £460k in Enfield.

Which has better transport links, Enfield or Hounslow?

Enfield and Hounslow have similar transport scores.

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

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 Hounslow — Crime, Schools, Prices & Transport

Enfield wins on 1 out of 8 metrics.

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Key differences

Median price: Enfield (£460k) is ahead of Hounslow (£485k)

Head-to-head comparison

MetricEnfieldHounslow

Median price£460k ✓£485k

Crime rate /1k3435

Safety score82/10082/100

Liveability59/10059/100

Transport33/10033/100

Zone 1 commute— min— min

Good schools—%—%

Investment score—/100—/100

The Verdict

Enfield and Hounslow are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Prices are similar: £460k in Enfield vs £485k in Hounslow.

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

Hounslow

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

Enfield vs Hounslow: what the data says

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

Property in Enfield is more affordable — median price £460k vs £485k in Hounslow, a difference of around 5%. Over the past year prices changed +6.1% in Enfield and +15.0% in Hounslow.

Enfield has a lower crime rate (34 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 35 in Hounslow). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

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

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The Verdict

Enfield and Hounslow are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Prices are similar: £460k in Enfield vs £485k in Hounslow.

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

Hounslow

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

Enfield vs Hounslow: what the data says

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

Property in Enfield is more affordable — median price £460k vs £485k in Hounslow, a difference of around 5%. Over the past year prices changed +6.1% in Enfield and +15.0% in Hounslow.

Enfield has a lower crime rate (34 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 35 in Hounslow). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

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