Key differences
Transport: Newham (52/100) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (30/100)
Median price: Newham (£420k) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (£569k)
Crime rate /1k: Newham (26) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (34)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Newham has a stronger transport score — 52/100 vs 30/100. Newham is more affordable at £420k median vs £569k.
The main gap is transport: Newham scores 22 points higher.
Best for
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Best for
Newham
Newham is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Kingston upon Thames vs Newham: what the data says
Overall, Newham scores higher on liveability (64/100 vs 66/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Newham is more affordable — median price £420k vs £569k in Kingston upon Thames, a difference of around 26%. Over the past year prices changed +2.0% in Kingston upon Thames and +0.8% in Newham.
Newham has a lower crime rate (26 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 34 in Kingston upon Thames). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Newham edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 52/100 vs 30/100).
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