Key differences
Median price: Bexley (£391k) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (£473k)
Crime rate /1k: Bexley (81) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (95)
Liveability: Kingston upon Thames (63/100) is ahead of Bexley (57/100)
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The Verdict
Kingston upon Thames has a stronger liveability score — 63/100 vs 57/100. Bexley is more affordable at £391k median vs £473k.
Bexley is cheaper, but Kingston upon Thames scores higher on liveability.
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Bexley
Bexley suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
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Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames suits buyers who want the strongest overall quality of life.
Bexley vs Kingston upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Kingston upon Thames scores higher on liveability (57/100 vs 63/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Bexley is more affordable — median price £391k vs £473k in Kingston upon Thames, a difference of around 17%. Over the past year prices changed -0.9% in Bexley and +1.3% in Kingston upon Thames.
Bexley has a lower crime rate (81 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 32/100).
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