Key differences
Median price: Kingston upon Thames (£473k) is ahead of Kensington and Chelsea (£935k)
Crime rate /1k: Kingston upon Thames (95) is ahead of Kensington and Chelsea (136)
Transport: Kensington and Chelsea (59/100) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (34/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Kensington and Chelsea has a stronger transport score — 59/100 vs 34/100. Kingston upon Thames is more affordable at £473k median vs £935k.
Kensington and Chelsea scores higher on transport, but Kingston upon Thames is the more affordable option.
Best for
Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea 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.
Kensington and Chelsea vs Kingston upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Kensington and Chelsea scores higher on liveability (72/100 vs 63/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Kingston upon Thames is more affordable — median price £473k vs £935k in Kensington and Chelsea, a difference of around 49%. Over the past year prices changed -6.2% in Kensington and Chelsea and +1.3% in Kingston upon Thames.
Kingston upon Thames has a lower crime rate (95 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 136 in Kensington and Chelsea). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Kensington and Chelsea edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 59/100 vs 34/100).
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