Key differences
Median price: Redbridge (£505k) is ahead of Hammersmith and Fulham (£705k)
Crime rate /1k: Redbridge (28) is ahead of Hammersmith and Fulham (49)
Transport: Hammersmith and Fulham (53/100) is ahead of Redbridge (39/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hammersmith and Fulham has a stronger transport score — 53/100 vs 39/100. Redbridge is more affordable at £505k median vs £705k.
Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on transport, but Redbridge is the more affordable option.
Best for
Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Redbridge
Redbridge suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Hammersmith and Fulham vs Redbridge: what the data says
Overall, Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on liveability (72/100 vs 61/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Redbridge is more affordable — median price £505k vs £705k in Hammersmith and Fulham, a difference of around 28%. Over the past year prices changed +5.1% in Hammersmith and Fulham and +11.0% in Redbridge.
Redbridge has a lower crime rate (28 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 39/100).
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