Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Richmond upon Thames (82) is ahead of City of London (460)
Safety score: Richmond upon Thames (76/100) is ahead of City of London (11/100)
Transport: City of London (81/100) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (32/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Richmond upon Thames has a stronger safety score — 76/100 vs 11/100. Richmond upon Thames is more affordable at £645k median vs £860k.
City of London scores higher on transport, but Richmond 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
Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
City of London vs Richmond upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, City of London 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 £860k in City of London, a difference of around 25%. Over the past year prices changed +0.1% in City of London and +0.5% in Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (82 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 32/100).
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