Key differences
Median price: Richmond upon Thames (£725k) is ahead of Kensington and Chelsea (£1225k)
Crime rate /1k: Richmond upon Thames (15) is ahead of Kensington and Chelsea (68)
Transport: Kensington and Chelsea (59/100) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (34/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Kensington and Chelsea has a stronger transport score — 59/100 vs 34/100. Richmond upon Thames is more affordable at £725k median vs £1225k.
Kensington and Chelsea scores higher on transport, but Richmond 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
Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Kensington and Chelsea vs Richmond upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Kensington and Chelsea scores higher on liveability (74/100 vs 67/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Richmond upon Thames is more affordable — median price £725k vs £1225k in Kensington and Chelsea, a difference of around 41%. Over the past year prices changed +13.3% in Kensington and Chelsea and +11.8% in Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (15 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 68 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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