Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Havering (23) is ahead of Westminster (282)
Median price: Havering (£449k) is ahead of Westminster (£940k)
Transport: Westminster (67/100) is ahead of Havering (29/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Westminster has a stronger transport score — 67/100 vs 29/100. Havering is more affordable at £449k median vs £940k.
Havering is cheaper, but Westminster scores higher on transport.
Best for
Havering
Havering suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Best for
Westminster
Westminster is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Havering vs Westminster: what the data says
Overall, Westminster scores higher on liveability (58/100 vs 72/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Havering is more affordable — median price £449k vs £940k in Westminster, a difference of around 52%. Over the past year prices changed +2.3% in Havering and +10.5% in Westminster.
Havering has a lower crime rate (23 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 282 in Westminster). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Westminster edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 67/100 vs 29/100).
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