Key differences
Median price: Kingston upon Thames (£473k) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (£645k)
Crime rate /1k: Richmond upon Thames (82) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (95)
Liveability: Richmond upon Thames (65/100) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (63/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Kingston upon Thames and Richmond upon Thames are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Kingston upon Thames is more affordable at £473k median vs £645k.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Kingston upon Thames vs Richmond upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Richmond upon Thames scores higher on liveability (63/100 vs 65/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Kingston upon Thames is more affordable — median price £473k vs £645k in Richmond upon Thames, a difference of around 27%. Over the past year prices changed +1.3% in Kingston upon Thames and +0.5% in Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (82 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 95 in Kingston upon Thames). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Kingston upon Thames edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 34/100 vs 32/100).
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