Key differences
Median price: Newham (£420k) is ahead of Wandsworth (£644k)
Transport: Newham (52/100) is ahead of Wandsworth (48/100)
Liveability: Wandsworth (69/100) is ahead of Newham (66/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Newham and Wandsworth are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Newham is more affordable at £420k median vs £644k.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Newham
Newham suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Wandsworth
Wandsworth suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Newham vs Wandsworth: what the data says
Overall, Wandsworth scores higher on liveability (66/100 vs 69/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Newham is more affordable — median price £420k vs £644k in Wandsworth, a difference of around 35%. Over the past year prices changed +0.8% in Newham and +14.1% in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth has a lower crime rate (25 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 48/100).
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