Key differences
Transport: Harrow (48/100) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (34/100)
Crime rate /1k: Harrow (28) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (34)
Median price: Harrow (£542k) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (£569k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Harrow has a stronger transport score — 48/100 vs 34/100. Prices are similar: £542k in Harrow vs £569k in Kingston upon Thames.
The main gap is transport: Harrow scores 14 points higher.
Best for
Harrow
Harrow is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Harrow vs Kingston upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Kingston upon Thames scores higher on liveability (62/100 vs 65/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Harrow is more affordable — median price £542k vs £569k in Kingston upon Thames, a difference of around 5%. Over the past year prices changed +2.5% in Harrow and +2.0% in Kingston upon Thames.
Harrow has a lower crime rate (28 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 34 in Kingston upon Thames). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Harrow edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 48/100 vs 34/100).
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