Key differences
Median price: Enfield (£460k) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (£569k)
Liveability: Kingston upon Thames (64/100) is ahead of Enfield (59/100)
Transport: Enfield (33/100) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (30/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Enfield and Kingston upon Thames are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Enfield is more affordable at £460k median vs £569k.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Enfield
Enfield suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Enfield vs Kingston upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Kingston upon Thames scores higher on liveability (59/100 vs 64/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Enfield is more affordable — median price £460k vs £569k in Kingston upon Thames, a difference of around 19%. Over the past year prices changed +6.1% in Enfield and +2.0% in Kingston upon Thames.
Kingston upon Thames has a lower crime rate (34 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 34 in Enfield). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Enfield edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 33/100 vs 30/100).
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