Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Wandsworth (79) is ahead of Lambeth (106)
Median price: Lambeth (£540k) is ahead of Wandsworth (£615k)
Transport: Lambeth (53/100) is ahead of Wandsworth (46/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Lambeth has a stronger transport score — 53/100 vs 46/100. Lambeth is more affordable at £540k median vs £615k.
Lambeth is cheaper, but Wandsworth scores higher on safety.
Best for
Lambeth
Lambeth is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Wandsworth
Wandsworth suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Lambeth vs Wandsworth: what the data says
Overall, Wandsworth scores higher on liveability (64/100 vs 68/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Lambeth is more affordable — median price £540k vs £615k in Wandsworth, a difference of around 12%. Over the past year prices changed +0.2% in Lambeth and -0.8% in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth has a lower crime rate (79 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 106 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 46/100).
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