Key differences
Transport: Haringey (44/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (26/100)
Liveability: Haringey (67/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (53/100)
Median price: Hillingdon (£510k) is ahead of Haringey (£567k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Haringey has a stronger transport score — 44/100 vs 26/100. Hillingdon is more affordable at £510k median vs £567k.
Haringey scores higher on transport, but Hillingdon is the more affordable option.
Best for
Haringey
Haringey is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Hillingdon
Hillingdon suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Haringey vs Hillingdon: what the data says
Overall, Haringey scores higher on liveability (67/100 vs 53/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hillingdon is more affordable — median price £510k vs £567k in Haringey, a difference of around 10%. Over the past year prices changed +2.2% in Haringey and +6.1% in Hillingdon.
Haringey has a lower crime rate (31 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 32 in Hillingdon). 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 26/100).
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