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Hillingdon vs Westminster: which is the better place to live?
Is Hillingdon or Westminster a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Hillingdon and Westminster across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Westminster wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 77.2/100 versus 75/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Hillingdon | Westminster | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 75/100 | 77.2/100 | Westminster |
| Better value | 58.7 | 63.5 | Westminster |
| For families | 91.5 | 96.2 | Westminster |
| For commuters | 66.2 | 63.8 | Hillingdon |
| For healthcare access | 70 | 70 | Level |
| Avg house price | £469,888 | £814,679 | Hillingdon (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,045 | £1,050 | Westminster (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 92.1% | 100% | Westminster |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 92.3% | 83.7% | Hillingdon |
| Gera GP Access score | 70 | 70 | Level |
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Westminster wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 77.2/100 vs 75/100.
| Verdict | Hillingdon | Westminster | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 77.2 | Westminster (+2.2) |
| Better value | 58.7 | 63.5 | Westminster (+4.8) |
| For families | 91.5 | 96.2 | Westminster (+4.7) |
| For commuters | 66.2 | 63.8 | Hillingdon (+2.4) |
| For healthcare access | 70 | 70 | Level |
| Measure | Hillingdon | Westminster |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £469,888 | £814,679 |
| Band D council tax | £2,045 | £1,050 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 92.1% | 100% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Gigabit broadband | 92.3% | 83.7% |
| Gera GP Access score | 70 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hillingdon or Westminster a better place to live overall?
- Westminster scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 77.2/100 versus 75/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 2.2 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Hillingdon or Westminster?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Westminster is better value. Average house prices are £469,888 in Hillingdon and £814,679 in Westminster; Band D council tax is £2,045 versus £1,050 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Hillingdon or Westminster better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Westminster 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; Westminster has 100% and 101.7 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Hillingdon or Westminster?
- For connectivity, Hillingdon has 92.3% gigabit-capable premises and Westminster has 83.7% (Ofcom, June 2026). Hillingdon leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Hillingdon or Westminster?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Hillingdon scores 70 (West and North London ICB) and Westminster 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).