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Hounslow vs Islington: which is the better place to live?
Is Hounslow or Islington a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Hounslow and Islington across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Islington wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 72.4/100 versus 71.7/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Hounslow | Islington | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 71.7/100 | 72.4/100 | Islington |
| Better value | 54 | 47 | Hounslow |
| For families | 96.2 | 93.8 | Hounslow |
| For commuters | 48.3 | 63 | Islington |
| For healthcare access | 70 | 70 | Level |
| Avg house price | £497,276 | £665,067 | Hounslow (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,186 | £2,108 | Islington (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 96% | Hounslow |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 91.2% | 93.1% | Islington |
| Gera GP Access score | 70 | 70 | Level |
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Islington wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 72.4/100 vs 71.7/100.
| Verdict | Hounslow | Islington | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71.7 | 72.4 | Islington (+0.7) |
| Better value | 54 | 47 | Hounslow (+7) |
| For families | 96.2 | 93.8 | Hounslow (+2.4) |
| For commuters | 48.3 | 63 | Islington (+14.7) |
| For healthcare access | 70 | 70 | Level |
| Measure | Hounslow | Islington |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £497,276 | £665,067 |
| Band D council tax | £2,186 | £2,108 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 96% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Gigabit broadband | 91.2% | 93.1% |
| Gera GP Access score | 70 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hounslow or Islington a better place to live overall?
- Islington scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 72.4/100 versus 71.7/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.7 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Hounslow or Islington?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Hounslow is better value. Average house prices are £497,276 in Hounslow and £665,067 in Islington; Band D council tax is £2,186 versus £2,108 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Hounslow or Islington better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Hounslow comes out ahead for families. Hounslow has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 101.7 per 1,000; Islington has 96% and 101.7 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Hounslow or Islington?
- For connectivity, Hounslow has 91.2% gigabit-capable premises and Islington has 93.1% (Ofcom, June 2026). Islington leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Hounslow or Islington?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Hounslow scores 70 (West and North London ICB) and Islington 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).