Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Richmond upon Thames (15) is ahead of Islington (105)
Transport: Islington (58/100) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (34/100)
Safety score: Richmond upon Thames (86/100) is ahead of Islington (75/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Islington has a stronger transport score — 58/100 vs 34/100. Islington is more affordable at £658k median vs £725k.
Islington is cheaper, but Richmond upon Thames scores higher on safety.
Best for
Islington
Islington 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.
Islington vs Richmond upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Islington scores higher on liveability (72/100 vs 67/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Islington is more affordable — median price £658k vs £725k in Richmond upon Thames, a difference of around 9%. Over the past year prices changed +12.0% in Islington and +11.8% in Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (15 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 34/100).
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