Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Newham (26) is ahead of Islington (105)
Median price: Newham (£420k) is ahead of Islington (£658k)
Safety score: Newham (83/100) is ahead of Islington (75/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Newham has a stronger safety score — 83/100 vs 75/100. Newham is more affordable at £420k median vs £658k.
Islington scores higher on transport, but Newham is the more affordable option.
Best for
Islington
Islington is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Newham
Newham suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Islington vs Newham: what the data says
Overall, Islington scores higher on liveability (72/100 vs 66/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Newham is more affordable — median price £420k vs £658k in Islington, a difference of around 36%. Over the past year prices changed +12.0% in Islington and +0.8% in Newham.
Newham has a lower crime rate (26 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 58/100 vs 52/100).
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