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Hillingdon vs Wandsworth: which is the better place to live?
Is Hillingdon or Wandsworth a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Hillingdon and Wandsworth across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Hillingdon wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 75/100 versus 74.1/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Hillingdon | Wandsworth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 75/100 | 74.1/100 | Hillingdon |
| Better value | 58.7 | 71.6 | Wandsworth |
| For families | 91.5 | 93.2 | Wandsworth |
| For commuters | 66.2 | 66.2 | Level |
| For healthcare access | 70 | 39.4 | Hillingdon |
| Avg house price | £469,888 | £670,960 | Hillingdon (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,045 | £1,028 | Wandsworth (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 92.1% | 95% | Wandsworth |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 92.3% | 85.6% | Hillingdon |
| Gera GP Access score | 70 | 39.4 | Hillingdon |
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Hillingdon wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 75/100 vs 74.1/100.
| Verdict | Hillingdon | Wandsworth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 74.1 | Hillingdon (+0.9) |
| Better value | 58.7 | 71.6 | Wandsworth (+12.9) |
| For families | 91.5 | 93.2 | Wandsworth (+1.7) |
| For commuters | 66.2 | 66.2 | Level |
| For healthcare access | 70 | 39.4 | Hillingdon (+30.6) |
| Measure | Hillingdon | Wandsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £469,888 | £670,960 |
| Band D council tax | £2,045 | £1,028 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 92.1% | 95% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Gigabit broadband | 92.3% | 85.6% |
| Gera GP Access score | 70 | 39.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hillingdon or Wandsworth a better place to live overall?
- Hillingdon scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 75/100 versus 74.1/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.9 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Hillingdon or Wandsworth?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Wandsworth is better value. Average house prices are £469,888 in Hillingdon and £670,960 in Wandsworth; Band D council tax is £2,045 versus £1,028 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Hillingdon or Wandsworth better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Wandsworth comes out ahead for families. Hillingdon has 92.1% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 101.7 per 1,000; Wandsworth has 95% and 101.7 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Hillingdon or Wandsworth?
- For connectivity, Hillingdon has 92.3% gigabit-capable premises and Wandsworth has 85.6% (Ofcom, June 2026). On the commuter blend (broadband 70%, affordability 30%) the two are level.
- Is GP access better in Hillingdon or Wandsworth?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Hillingdon scores 70 (West and North London ICB) and Wandsworth scores 39.4 (South West London ICB). Hillingdon has the better 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).