Key differences
Median price: Newham (£420k) is ahead of Hammersmith and Fulham (£705k)
Crime rate /1k: Newham (26) is ahead of Hammersmith and Fulham (49)
Liveability: Hammersmith and Fulham (72/100) is ahead of Newham (66/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hammersmith and Fulham has a stronger liveability score — 72/100 vs 66/100. Newham is more affordable at £420k median vs £705k.
Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on liveability, but Newham is the more affordable option.
Best for
Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham suits buyers who want the strongest overall quality of life.
Best for
Newham
Newham suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Hammersmith and Fulham vs Newham: what the data says
Overall, Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on liveability (72/100 vs 66/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Newham is more affordable — median price £420k vs £705k in Hammersmith and Fulham, a difference of around 40%. Over the past year prices changed +5.1% in Hammersmith and Fulham and +0.8% in Newham.
Newham has a lower crime rate (26 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 52/100).
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