Key differences
Median price: Havering (£449k) is ahead of Hillingdon (£510k)
Crime rate /1k: Havering (23) is ahead of Hillingdon (32)
Liveability: Havering (58/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (53/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Havering and Hillingdon are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Havering is more affordable at £449k median vs £510k.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Havering
Havering suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Hillingdon
Hillingdon suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Havering vs Hillingdon: what the data says
Overall, Havering scores higher on liveability (58/100 vs 53/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Havering is more affordable — median price £449k vs £510k in Hillingdon, a difference of around 12%. Over the past year prices changed +2.3% in Havering and +6.1% in Hillingdon.
Havering has a lower crime rate (23 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 32 in Hillingdon). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Havering edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 29/100 vs 26/100).
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