Key differences
Median price: Havering (£449k) is ahead of Haringey (£567k)
Transport: Haringey (44/100) is ahead of Havering (29/100)
Liveability: Haringey (67/100) is ahead of Havering (58/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Haringey has a stronger transport score — 44/100 vs 29/100. Havering is more affordable at £449k median vs £567k.
Haringey scores higher on transport, but Havering is the more affordable option.
Best for
Haringey
Haringey is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Havering
Havering suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Haringey vs Havering: what the data says
Overall, Haringey scores higher on liveability (67/100 vs 58/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Havering is more affordable — median price £449k vs £567k in Haringey, a difference of around 21%. Over the past year prices changed +2.2% in Haringey and +2.3% in Havering.
Havering has a lower crime rate (23 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 31 in Haringey). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Haringey edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 44/100 vs 29/100).
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