Key differences
Median price: Brent (£490k) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (£645k)
Liveability: Richmond upon Thames (65/100) is ahead of Brent (56/100)
Transport: Brent (37/100) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (32/100)
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The Verdict
Richmond upon Thames has a stronger liveability score — 65/100 vs 56/100. Brent is more affordable at £490k median vs £645k.
Brent is cheaper, but Richmond upon Thames scores higher on liveability.
Best for
Brent
Brent is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames suits buyers who want the strongest overall quality of life.
Brent vs Richmond upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Richmond upon Thames scores higher on liveability (56/100 vs 65/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Brent is more affordable — median price £490k vs £645k in Richmond upon Thames, a difference of around 24%. Over the past year prices changed +0.6% in Brent and +0.5% in Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (82 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 88 in Brent). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Brent edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 37/100 vs 32/100).
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