Key differences
Median price: Redbridge (£505k) is ahead of Wandsworth (£644k)
Transport: Wandsworth (48/100) is ahead of Redbridge (39/100)
Liveability: Wandsworth (69/100) is ahead of Redbridge (61/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Wandsworth has a stronger transport score — 48/100 vs 39/100. Redbridge is more affordable at £505k median vs £644k.
Redbridge is cheaper, but Wandsworth scores higher on transport.
Best for
Redbridge
Redbridge suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Wandsworth
Wandsworth is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Redbridge vs Wandsworth: what the data says
Overall, Wandsworth scores higher on liveability (61/100 vs 69/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Redbridge is more affordable — median price £505k vs £644k in Wandsworth, a difference of around 22%. Over the past year prices changed +11.0% in Redbridge and +14.1% in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth has a lower crime rate (25 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 28 in Redbridge). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Wandsworth edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 48/100 vs 39/100).
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