Key differences
Transport: Lewisham (49/100) is ahead of Havering (29/100)
Liveability: Lewisham (66/100) is ahead of Havering (58/100)
Crime rate /1k: Havering (23) is ahead of Lewisham (35)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Lewisham has a stronger transport score — 49/100 vs 29/100. Prices are similar: £449k in Havering vs £460k in Lewisham.
Havering is cheaper, but Lewisham scores higher on transport.
Best for
Havering
Havering suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Lewisham
Lewisham is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Havering vs Lewisham: what the data says
Overall, Lewisham scores higher on liveability (58/100 vs 66/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Havering is more affordable — median price £449k vs £460k in Lewisham, a difference of around 2%. Over the past year prices changed +2.3% in Havering and +7.1% in Lewisham.
Havering has a lower crime rate (23 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 35 in Lewisham). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Lewisham edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 49/100 vs 29/100).
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