Is Hillingdon or Hounslow better for families?

Hillingdon and Hounslow are broadly comparable for families — check specific postcodes using LondonIQ's school ratings and safety data.

Is Hillingdon safer than Hounslow?

Yes — Hillingdon has a lower crime rate (62 per 1,000 residents) compared to Hounslow (71 per 1,000).

Is Hillingdon more expensive than Hounslow?

Yes — Hillingdon is more expensive. Median property price in Hillingdon is £510k, compared to £485k in Hounslow.

Which has better transport links, Hillingdon or Hounslow?

Hillingdon and Hounslow have similar transport scores.

Which is better for first-time buyers, Hillingdon or Hounslow?

For first-time buyers, Hounslow is more accessible on price (£485k median). Use LondonIQ's affordability calculator to see stamp duty costs and required income for specific postcodes.

Hillingdon vs Hounslow — Crime, Schools, Prices & Transport

Hounslow wins on 2 out of 8 metrics. Hillingdon wins 1.

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Head-to-head comparison

MetricHillingdonHounslow

Liveability55/10059/100 ✓

Median price£510k£485k ✓

Safety score86/10084/100

Crime rate /1k62 ✓71

Transport43/10043/100

Zone 1 commute— min— min

Good schools—%—%

Investment score—/100—/100

Hillingdon vs Hounslow: what the data says

Overall, Hounslow scores higher on liveability (55/100 vs 59/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Hounslow is more affordable — median price £485k vs £510k in Hillingdon, a difference of around 5%. Over the past year prices changed +6.1% in Hillingdon and +15.0% in Hounslow.

Hillingdon has a lower crime rate (62 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 71 in Hounslow). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Hillingdon edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 43/100 vs 43/100).

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Hillingdon vs Hounslow: what the data says

Overall, Hounslow scores higher on liveability (55/100 vs 59/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Hounslow is more affordable — median price £485k vs £510k in Hillingdon, a difference of around 5%. Over the past year prices changed +6.1% in Hillingdon and +15.0% in Hounslow.

Hillingdon has a lower crime rate (62 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 71 in Hounslow). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Hillingdon edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 43/100 vs 43/100).