Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Kingston upon Thames (95) is ahead of City of London (460)
Safety score: Kingston upon Thames (74/100) is ahead of City of London (11/100)
Median price: Kingston upon Thames (£473k) is ahead of City of London (£860k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Kingston upon Thames has a stronger safety score — 74/100 vs 11/100. Kingston upon Thames is more affordable at £473k median vs £860k.
City of London scores higher on transport, but Kingston upon Thames is the more affordable option.
Best for
City of London
City of London is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
City of London vs Kingston upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, City of London scores higher on liveability (68/100 vs 63/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Kingston upon Thames is more affordable — median price £473k vs £860k in City of London, a difference of around 45%. Over the past year prices changed +0.1% in City of London and +1.3% in Kingston upon Thames.
Kingston upon Thames has a lower crime rate (95 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 460 in City of London). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
City of London edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 81/100 vs 34/100).
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