Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Newham (26) is ahead of Lambeth (51)
Median price: Newham (£420k) is ahead of Lambeth (£540k)
Safety score: Newham (83/100) is ahead of Lambeth (80/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Lambeth and Newham are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Newham is more affordable at £420k median vs £540k.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Lambeth
Lambeth suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Best for
Newham
Newham suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Lambeth vs Newham: what the data says
Overall, Lambeth scores higher on liveability (67/100 vs 66/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Newham is more affordable — median price £420k vs £540k in Lambeth, a difference of around 22%. Over the past year prices changed +7.1% in Lambeth and +0.8% in Newham.
Newham has a lower crime rate (26 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 51 in Lambeth). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Lambeth edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 53/100 vs 52/100).
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