Head-to-head comparison
Hammersmith and Fulham vs Kensington and Chelsea: what the data says
Overall, Kensington and Chelsea scores higher on liveability (74/100 vs 77/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hammersmith and Fulham is more affordable — median price £705k vs £1225k in Kensington and Chelsea, a difference of around 42%. Over the past year prices changed +5.1% in Hammersmith and Fulham and +13.3% in Kensington and Chelsea.
Kensington and Chelsea has a lower crime rate (79 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 95 in Hammersmith and Fulham). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Kensington and Chelsea edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 66/100 vs 62/100).
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