Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Haringey (93) is ahead of Islington (165)
Transport: Islington (57/100) is ahead of Haringey (41/100)
Safety score: Haringey (73/100) is ahead of Islington (60/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Islington has a stronger transport score — 57/100 vs 41/100. Haringey is more affordable at £539k median vs £630k.
Haringey is cheaper, but Islington scores higher on transport.
Best for
Haringey
Haringey suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Best for
Islington
Islington is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Haringey vs Islington: what the data says
Overall, Islington scores higher on liveability (64/100 vs 69/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Haringey is more affordable — median price £539k vs £630k in Islington, a difference of around 14%. Over the past year prices changed +1.0% in Haringey and -3.1% in Islington.
Haringey has a lower crime rate (93 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 165 in Islington). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Islington edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 57/100 vs 41/100).
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