Key differences
Transport: Southwark (53/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (26/100)
Crime rate /1k: Hillingdon (32) is ahead of Southwark (59)
Liveability: Southwark (69/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (53/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Southwark has a stronger transport score — 53/100 vs 26/100. Prices are similar: £510k in Hillingdon vs £518k in Southwark.
Hillingdon is cheaper, but Southwark scores higher on transport.
Best for
Hillingdon
Hillingdon 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.
Hillingdon vs Southwark: what the data says
Overall, Southwark scores higher on liveability (53/100 vs 69/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hillingdon is more affordable — median price £510k vs £518k in Southwark, a difference of around 2%. Over the past year prices changed +6.1% in Hillingdon and +3.5% in Southwark.
Hillingdon has a lower crime rate (32 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 53/100 vs 26/100).
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