Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Havering (23) is ahead of Southwark (59)
Median price: Havering (£449k) is ahead of Southwark (£518k)
Transport: Southwark (48/100) is ahead of Havering (40/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Southwark has a stronger transport score — 48/100 vs 40/100. Havering is more affordable at £449k median vs £518k.
Havering is cheaper, but Southwark scores higher on transport.
Best for
Havering
Havering suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Southwark
Southwark is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Havering vs Southwark: what the data says
Overall, Southwark scores higher on liveability (60/100 vs 68/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Havering is more affordable — median price £449k vs £518k in Southwark, a difference of around 13%. Over the past year prices changed +2.3% in Havering and +3.5% in Southwark.
Havering has a lower crime rate (23 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 59 in Southwark). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Southwark edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 48/100 vs 40/100).
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