Key differences
Transport: Newham (52/100) is ahead of Hounslow (33/100)
Median price: Newham (£420k) is ahead of Hounslow (£485k)
Liveability: Newham (66/100) is ahead of Hounslow (59/100)
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The Verdict
Newham has a stronger transport score — 52/100 vs 33/100. Newham is more affordable at £420k median vs £485k.
The main gap is transport: Newham scores 19 points higher.
Best for
Hounslow
Hounslow suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Best for
Newham
Newham is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Hounslow vs Newham: what the data says
Overall, Newham scores higher on liveability (59/100 vs 66/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Newham is more affordable — median price £420k vs £485k in Hounslow, a difference of around 13%. Over the past year prices changed +15.0% in Hounslow and +0.8% in Newham.
Newham has a lower crime rate (26 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 35 in Hounslow). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Newham edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 52/100 vs 33/100).
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