Key differences
Liveability: Kingston upon Thames (64/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (53/100)
Median price: Hillingdon (£510k) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (£569k)
Transport: Kingston upon Thames (30/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (26/100)
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The Verdict
Kingston upon Thames has a stronger liveability score — 64/100 vs 53/100. Hillingdon is more affordable at £510k median vs £569k.
Hillingdon is cheaper, but Kingston upon Thames scores higher on liveability.
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Hillingdon
Hillingdon suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
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Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames suits buyers who want the strongest overall quality of life.
Hillingdon vs Kingston upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Kingston upon Thames scores higher on liveability (53/100 vs 64/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hillingdon is more affordable — median price £510k vs £569k in Kingston upon Thames, a difference of around 10%. Over the past year prices changed +6.1% in Hillingdon and +2.0% in Kingston upon Thames.
Hillingdon has a lower crime rate (32 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.
Kingston upon Thames edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 30/100 vs 26/100).
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