Is Lambeth or Wandsworth better for families?

Wandsworth tends to be better for families, with comparable schools and lower crime rates.

Is Lambeth safer than Wandsworth?

No — Wandsworth has a lower crime rate (57 per 1,000 residents) compared to Lambeth (89 per 1,000).

Is Lambeth more expensive than Wandsworth?

No — Wandsworth is more expensive. Median property price in Wandsworth is £644k, compared to £540k in Lambeth.

Which has better transport links, Lambeth or Wandsworth?

Lambeth has better transport connectivity (score 55/100 vs 47/100). .

Which is better for first-time buyers, Lambeth or Wandsworth?

For first-time buyers, Lambeth is more accessible on price (£540k median). Use LondonIQ's affordability calculator to see stamp duty costs and required income for specific postcodes.

Lambeth vs Wandsworth — Crime, Schools, Prices & Transport

These boroughs are closely matched — 2 metrics each. The right choice depends on your priorities.

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Head-to-head comparison

MetricLambethWandsworth

Liveability67/10068/100

Median price£540k ✓£644k

Safety score81/10084/100 ✓

Crime rate /1k8957 ✓

Transport55/100 ✓47/100

Zone 1 commute— min— min

Good schools—%—%

Investment score—/100—/100

Lambeth vs Wandsworth: what the data says

Overall, Wandsworth scores higher on liveability (67/100 vs 68/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Lambeth is more affordable — median price £540k vs £644k in Wandsworth, a difference of around 16%. Over the past year prices changed +7.1% in Lambeth and +14.1% in Wandsworth.

Wandsworth has a lower crime rate (57 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 89 in Lambeth). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Lambeth edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 55/100 vs 47/100).

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Lambeth vs Wandsworth: what the data says

Overall, Wandsworth scores higher on liveability (67/100 vs 68/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Lambeth is more affordable — median price £540k vs £644k in Wandsworth, a difference of around 16%. Over the past year prices changed +7.1% in Lambeth and +14.1% in Wandsworth.

Wandsworth has a lower crime rate (57 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 89 in Lambeth). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Lambeth edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 55/100 vs 47/100).