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Hammersmith and Fulham vs Hillingdon: which is the better place to live?
Is Hammersmith and Fulham or Hillingdon a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Hammersmith and Fulham and Hillingdon across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Hammersmith and Fulham wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 76.2/100 versus 75/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Hammersmith and Fulham | Hillingdon | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 76.2/100 | 75/100 | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Better value | 56.6 | 58.7 | Hillingdon |
| For families | 96.2 | 91.5 | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| For commuters | 66.3 | 66.2 | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| For healthcare access | 70 | 70 | Level |
| Avg house price | £741,612 | £469,888 | Hillingdon (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £1,520 | £2,045 | Hammersmith and Fulham (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 92.1% | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 88.1% | 92.3% | Hillingdon |
| Gera GP Access score | 70 | 70 | Level |
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Hammersmith and Fulham wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 76.2/100 vs 75/100.
| Verdict | Hammersmith and Fulham | Hillingdon | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76.2 | 75 | Hammersmith and Fulham (+1.2) |
| Better value | 56.6 | 58.7 | Hillingdon (+2.1) |
| For families | 96.2 | 91.5 | Hammersmith and Fulham (+4.7) |
| For commuters | 66.3 | 66.2 | Hammersmith and Fulham (+0.1) |
| For healthcare access | 70 | 70 | Level |
| Measure | Hammersmith and Fulham | Hillingdon |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £741,612 | £469,888 |
| Band D council tax | £1,520 | £2,045 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 92.1% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Gigabit broadband | 88.1% | 92.3% |
| Gera GP Access score | 70 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hammersmith and Fulham or Hillingdon a better place to live overall?
- Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 76.2/100 versus 75/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 1.2 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Hammersmith and Fulham or Hillingdon?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Hillingdon is better value. Average house prices are £741,612 in Hammersmith and Fulham and £469,888 in Hillingdon; Band D council tax is £1,520 versus £2,045 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Hammersmith and Fulham or Hillingdon better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Hammersmith and Fulham comes out ahead for families. Hammersmith and Fulham has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 101.7 per 1,000; Hillingdon has 92.1% and 101.7 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Hammersmith and Fulham or Hillingdon?
- For connectivity, Hammersmith and Fulham has 88.1% gigabit-capable premises and Hillingdon has 92.3% (Ofcom, June 2026). Hammersmith and Fulham leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Hammersmith and Fulham or Hillingdon?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Hammersmith and Fulham scores 70 (West and North London ICB) and Hillingdon scores 70 (West and North London ICB). The two are level for GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).