Key differences
Median price: Haringey (£567k) is ahead of Wandsworth (£644k)
Transport: Wandsworth (48/100) is ahead of Haringey (44/100)
Crime rate /1k: Wandsworth (25) is ahead of Haringey (31)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Haringey and Wandsworth are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Haringey is more affordable at £567k median vs £644k.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Haringey
Haringey suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Wandsworth
Wandsworth suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Haringey vs Wandsworth: what the data says
Overall, Wandsworth scores higher on liveability (67/100 vs 69/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Haringey is more affordable — median price £567k vs £644k in Wandsworth, a difference of around 12%. Over the past year prices changed +2.2% in Haringey and +14.1% in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth has a lower crime rate (25 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 31 in Haringey). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Wandsworth edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 48/100 vs 44/100).
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