Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Harrow (28) is ahead of Islington (105)
Transport: Islington (58/100) is ahead of Harrow (33/100)
Median price: Harrow (£542k) is ahead of Islington (£658k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Islington has a stronger transport score — 58/100 vs 33/100. Harrow is more affordable at £542k median vs £658k.
Harrow is cheaper, but Islington scores higher on transport.
Best for
Harrow
Harrow suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Best for
Islington
Islington is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Harrow vs Islington: what the data says
Overall, Islington scores higher on liveability (58/100 vs 72/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Harrow is more affordable — median price £542k vs £658k in Islington, a difference of around 18%. Over the past year prices changed +2.5% in Harrow and +12.0% in Islington.
Harrow has a lower crime rate (28 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 105 in Islington). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Islington edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 58/100 vs 33/100).
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