Purpose of This Comparison
This article provides a bounded comparison between Ikoyi and Victoria Island as residential districts within Lagos. The comparison is strictly structural and descriptive. It does not establish preference, hierarchy, or relative importance, and it must not be interpreted as an assessment of residential quality or performance.
Basis of District Delineation
Ikoyi and Victoria Island are identified as distinct districts based on commonly used spatial references, planning conventions, and listing-platform categorizations. These delineations are not treated as fixed legal boundaries but as practical labels used to organize residential information.
Residential Context and Functional Composition
Both districts contain residential uses alongside non-residential functions. Their residential presence is shaped by broader urban roles, historical development patterns, and platform-level classification practices. This comparison acknowledges coexistence of residential and non-residential activities without attributing dominance or significance.
Listing-Based Representation Differences
Differences observed between Ikoyi and Victoria Island within listing-based materials arise from visibility, publication behavior, and labeling conventions. Such differences should be read as variations in how residential offerings are presented, not as indicators of underlying residential conditions.
Interpretive Boundaries
This comparison does not support conclusions about demand, supply, livability, or desirability. It establishes interpretive limits by emphasizing that district-level contrasts are contextual descriptions, not evaluative statements.