Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Richmond upon Thames (15) is ahead of Hammersmith and Fulham (49)
Transport: Hammersmith and Fulham (53/100) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (34/100)
Safety score: Richmond upon Thames (86/100) is ahead of Hammersmith and Fulham (81/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hammersmith and Fulham has a stronger transport score — 53/100 vs 34/100. Prices are similar: £705k in Hammersmith and Fulham vs £725k in Richmond upon Thames.
Hammersmith and Fulham is cheaper, but Richmond upon Thames scores higher on safety.
Best for
Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham 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.
Hammersmith and Fulham vs Richmond upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on liveability (72/100 vs 67/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hammersmith and Fulham is more affordable — median price £705k vs £725k in Richmond upon Thames, a difference of around 3%. Over the past year prices changed +5.1% in Hammersmith and Fulham and +11.8% in Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (15 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 34/100).
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