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Newham vs Wandsworth: which is the better place to live?
Is Newham or Wandsworth a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Newham and Wandsworth across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Wandsworth wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 74.1/100 versus 73.4/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Newham | Wandsworth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 73.4/100 | 74.1/100 | Wandsworth |
| Better value | 64.9 | 71.6 | Wandsworth |
| For families | 96.2 | 93.2 | Newham |
| For commuters | 67.5 | 66.2 | Newham |
| For healthcare access | 37 | 39.4 | Wandsworth |
| Avg house price | £395,266 | £670,960 | Newham (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £1,944 | £1,028 | Wandsworth (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 95% | Newham |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 90.5% | 85.6% | Newham |
| Gera GP Access score | 37 | 39.4 | Wandsworth |
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Wandsworth wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 74.1/100 vs 73.4/100.
| Verdict | Newham | Wandsworth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73.4 | 74.1 | Wandsworth (+0.7) |
| Better value | 64.9 | 71.6 | Wandsworth (+6.7) |
| For families | 96.2 | 93.2 | Newham (+3) |
| For commuters | 67.5 | 66.2 | Newham (+1.3) |
| For healthcare access | 37 | 39.4 | Wandsworth (+2.4) |
| Measure | Newham | Wandsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £395,266 | £670,960 |
| Band D council tax | £1,944 | £1,028 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 95% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Gigabit broadband | 90.5% | 85.6% |
| Gera GP Access score | 37 | 39.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Newham or Wandsworth a better place to live overall?
- Wandsworth scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 74.1/100 versus 73.4/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.7 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Newham or Wandsworth?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Wandsworth is better value. Average house prices are £395,266 in Newham and £670,960 in Wandsworth; Band D council tax is £1,944 versus £1,028 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Newham or Wandsworth better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Newham comes out ahead for families. Newham has 100% 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, Newham or Wandsworth?
- For connectivity, Newham has 90.5% gigabit-capable premises and Wandsworth has 85.6% (Ofcom, June 2026). Newham leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Newham or Wandsworth?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Newham scores 37 (North East London ICB) and Wandsworth scores 39.4 (South West London ICB). Wandsworth 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).