Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Wandsworth (25) is ahead of Islington (105)
Transport: Islington (58/100) is ahead of Wandsworth (48/100)
Safety score: Wandsworth (83/100) is ahead of Islington (75/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Islington has a stronger transport score — 58/100 vs 48/100. Prices are similar: £658k in Islington vs £644k in Wandsworth.
Islington scores higher on transport, but Wandsworth is the more affordable option.
Best for
Islington
Islington is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Wandsworth
Wandsworth suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Islington vs Wandsworth: what the data says
Overall, Islington scores higher on liveability (72/100 vs 69/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Wandsworth is more affordable — median price £644k vs £658k in Islington, a difference of around 2%. Over the past year prices changed +12.0% in Islington and +14.1% in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth has a lower crime rate (25 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 48/100).
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