Key differences
Median price: Havering (£449k) is ahead of Merton (£539k)
Transport: Merton (39/100) is ahead of Havering (29/100)
Liveability: Merton (65/100) is ahead of Havering (58/100)
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The Verdict
Merton has a stronger transport score — 39/100 vs 29/100. Havering is more affordable at £449k median vs £539k.
Havering is cheaper, but Merton scores higher on transport.
Best for
Havering
Havering suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Merton
Merton is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Havering vs Merton: what the data says
Overall, Merton scores higher on liveability (58/100 vs 65/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Havering is more affordable — median price £449k vs £539k in Merton, a difference of around 17%. Over the past year prices changed +2.3% in Havering and +2.0% in Merton.
Merton has a lower crime rate (23 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 23 in Havering). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Merton edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 39/100 vs 29/100).
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