Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Kingston upon Thames (34) is ahead of Islington (105)
Transport: Islington (58/100) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (30/100)
Median price: Kingston upon Thames (£569k) is ahead of Islington (£658k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Islington has a stronger transport score — 58/100 vs 30/100. Kingston upon Thames is more affordable at £569k median vs £658k.
Islington scores higher on transport, but Kingston upon Thames is the more affordable option.
Best for
Islington
Islington is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Islington vs Kingston upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Islington 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 £658k in Islington, a difference of around 13%. Over the past year prices changed +12.0% in Islington and +2.0% in Kingston upon Thames.
Kingston upon Thames has a lower crime rate (34 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 105 in Islington). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Islington edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 58/100 vs 30/100).
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