Key differences
Transport: Tower Hamlets (64/100) is ahead of Southwark (53/100)
Median price: Tower Hamlets (£475k) is ahead of Southwark (£537k)
Liveability: Tower Hamlets (70/100) is ahead of Southwark (66/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Tower Hamlets has a stronger transport score — 64/100 vs 53/100. Tower Hamlets is more affordable at £475k median vs £537k.
The main gap is transport: Tower Hamlets scores 11 points higher.
Best for
Southwark
Southwark suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Best for
Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Southwark vs Tower Hamlets: what the data says
Overall, Tower Hamlets scores higher on liveability (66/100 vs 70/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Tower Hamlets is more affordable — median price £475k vs £537k in Southwark, a difference of around 12%. Over the past year prices changed +3.6% in Southwark and -0.7% in Tower Hamlets.
Tower Hamlets has a lower crime rate (121 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 125 in Southwark). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Tower Hamlets edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 64/100 vs 53/100).
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