Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Havering (23) is ahead of Hounslow (35)
Median price: Havering (£449k) is ahead of Hounslow (£485k)
Transport: Hounslow (33/100) is ahead of Havering (29/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Havering and Hounslow are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Havering is more affordable at £449k median vs £485k.
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
Hounslow
Hounslow suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Havering vs Hounslow: what the data says
Overall, Hounslow scores higher on liveability (58/100 vs 59/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Havering is more affordable — median price £449k vs £485k in Hounslow, a difference of around 7%. Over the past year prices changed +2.3% in Havering and +15.0% in Hounslow.
Havering has a lower crime rate (23 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 35 in Hounslow). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Hounslow edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 33/100 vs 29/100).
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