Key differences
Median price: Newham (£420k) is ahead of Merton (£539k)
Transport: Newham (52/100) is ahead of Merton (39/100)
Crime rate /1k: Merton (23) is ahead of Newham (26)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Newham has a stronger transport score — 52/100 vs 39/100. Newham is more affordable at £420k median vs £539k.
The main gap is transport: Newham scores 13 points higher.
Best for
Merton
Merton suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Best for
Newham
Newham is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Merton vs Newham: what the data says
Overall, Newham scores higher on liveability (65/100 vs 66/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Newham is more affordable — median price £420k vs £539k in Merton, a difference of around 22%. Over the past year prices changed +2.0% in Merton and +0.8% in Newham.
Merton has a lower crime rate (23 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 26 in Newham). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Newham edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 52/100 vs 39/100).
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