Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Barnet (82) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (95)
Liveability: Kingston upon Thames (63/100) is ahead of Barnet (59/100)
Median price: Barnet (£444k) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (£473k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Barnet and Kingston upon Thames are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Prices are similar: £444k in Barnet vs £473k in Kingston upon Thames.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Barnet
Barnet suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Barnet vs Kingston upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Kingston upon Thames scores higher on liveability (59/100 vs 63/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Barnet is more affordable — median price £444k vs £473k in Kingston upon Thames, a difference of around 6%. Over the past year prices changed +1.3% in Barnet and +1.3% in Kingston upon Thames.
Barnet has a lower crime rate (82 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 95 in Kingston upon Thames). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Kingston upon Thames edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 34/100 vs 31/100).
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