Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Waltham Forest (24) is ahead of Lambeth (51)
Transport: Lambeth (53/100) is ahead of Waltham Forest (41/100)
Safety score: Waltham Forest (84/100) is ahead of Lambeth (80/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Lambeth has a stronger transport score — 53/100 vs 41/100. Prices are similar: £540k in Lambeth vs £530k in Waltham Forest.
Lambeth scores higher on transport, but Waltham Forest is the more affordable option.
Best for
Lambeth
Lambeth is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Lambeth vs Waltham Forest: what the data says
Overall, Lambeth scores higher on liveability (67/100 vs 64/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Waltham Forest is more affordable — median price £530k vs £540k in Lambeth, a difference of around 2%. Over the past year prices changed +7.1% in Lambeth and +39.5% in Waltham Forest.
Waltham Forest has a lower crime rate (24 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 41/100).
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