Key differences
Transport: Waltham Forest (41/100) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (30/100)
Crime rate /1k: Waltham Forest (24) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (34)
Median price: Waltham Forest (£530k) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (£569k)
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The Verdict
Waltham Forest has a stronger transport score — 41/100 vs 30/100. Waltham Forest is more affordable at £530k median vs £569k.
The main gap is transport: Waltham Forest scores 10 points higher.
Best for
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Best for
Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Kingston upon Thames vs Waltham Forest: what the data says
Overall, Kingston upon Thames scores higher on liveability (64/100 vs 64/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Waltham Forest is more affordable — median price £530k vs £569k in Kingston upon Thames, a difference of around 7%. Over the past year prices changed +2.0% in Kingston upon Thames and +39.5% in Waltham Forest.
Waltham Forest has a lower crime rate (24 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.
Waltham Forest edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 41/100 vs 30/100).
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