Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Redbridge (28) is ahead of Islington (105)
Median price: Redbridge (£505k) is ahead of Islington (£658k)
Transport: Islington (58/100) is ahead of Redbridge (39/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Islington has a stronger transport score — 58/100 vs 39/100. Redbridge is more affordable at £505k median vs £658k.
Islington scores higher on transport, but Redbridge is the more affordable option.
Best for
Islington
Islington is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Redbridge
Redbridge suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Islington vs Redbridge: what the data says
Overall, Islington scores higher on liveability (72/100 vs 61/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Redbridge is more affordable — median price £505k vs £658k in Islington, a difference of around 23%. Over the past year prices changed +12.0% in Islington and +11.0% in Redbridge.
Redbridge has a lower crime rate (28 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 39/100).
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