Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Hillingdon (32) is ahead of Islington (105)
Median price: Hillingdon (£510k) is ahead of Islington (£658k)
Transport: Islington (60/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (43/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Islington has a stronger transport score — 60/100 vs 43/100. Hillingdon is more affordable at £510k median vs £658k.
Hillingdon is cheaper, but Islington scores higher on transport.
Best for
Hillingdon
Hillingdon suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Best for
Islington
Islington is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Hillingdon vs Islington: what the data says
Overall, Islington scores higher on liveability (57/100 vs 73/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hillingdon is more affordable — median price £510k vs £658k in Islington, a difference of around 22%. Over the past year prices changed +6.1% in Hillingdon and +12.0% in Islington.
Hillingdon has a lower crime rate (32 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 105 in Islington). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Islington edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 60/100 vs 43/100).
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