Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Richmond upon Thames (82) is ahead of Camden (202)
Transport: Camden (59/100) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (32/100)
Safety score: Richmond upon Thames (76/100) is ahead of Camden (55/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Camden has a stronger transport score — 59/100 vs 32/100. Richmond upon Thames is more affordable at £645k median vs £740k.
Camden scores higher on transport, but Richmond upon Thames is the more affordable option.
Best for
Camden
Camden is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Camden vs Richmond upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Camden scores higher on liveability (68/100 vs 65/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Richmond upon Thames is more affordable — median price £645k vs £740k in Camden, a difference of around 13%. Over the past year prices changed +2.7% in Camden and +0.5% in Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (82 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 202 in Camden). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Camden edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 59/100 vs 32/100).
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