Key differences
Median price: Hounslow (£485k) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (£569k)
Liveability: Kingston upon Thames (64/100) is ahead of Hounslow (59/100)
Safety score: Kingston upon Thames (85/100) is ahead of Hounslow (82/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Kingston upon Thames has a stronger liveability score — 64/100 vs 59/100. Hounslow is more affordable at £485k median vs £569k.
Hounslow is cheaper, but Kingston upon Thames scores higher on liveability.
Best for
Hounslow
Hounslow suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames suits buyers who want the strongest overall quality of life.
Hounslow vs Kingston upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Kingston upon Thames scores higher on liveability (59/100 vs 64/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hounslow is more affordable — median price £485k vs £569k in Kingston upon Thames, a difference of around 15%. Over the past year prices changed +15.0% in Hounslow and +2.0% in Kingston upon Thames.
Kingston upon Thames has a lower crime rate (34 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 35 in Hounslow). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Hounslow edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 33/100 vs 30/100).
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