Key differences
Transport: Hammersmith and Fulham (53/100) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (30/100)
Median price: Kingston upon Thames (£569k) is ahead of Hammersmith and Fulham (£705k)
Crime rate /1k: Kingston upon Thames (34) is ahead of Hammersmith and Fulham (49)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hammersmith and Fulham has a stronger transport score — 53/100 vs 30/100. Kingston upon Thames is more affordable at £569k median vs £705k.
Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on transport, but Kingston upon Thames is the more affordable option.
Best for
Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Hammersmith and Fulham vs Kingston upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on liveability (72/100 vs 64/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Kingston upon Thames is more affordable — median price £569k vs £705k in Hammersmith and Fulham, a difference of around 19%. Over the past year prices changed +5.1% in Hammersmith and Fulham and +2.0% in Kingston upon Thames.
Kingston upon Thames has a lower crime rate (34 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 49 in Hammersmith and Fulham). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Hammersmith and Fulham edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 53/100 vs 30/100).
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