Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Richmond upon Thames (15) is ahead of Lambeth (51)
Median price: Lambeth (£540k) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (£725k)
Transport: Lambeth (53/100) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (34/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Lambeth has a stronger transport score — 53/100 vs 34/100. Lambeth is more affordable at £540k median vs £725k.
Lambeth is cheaper, but Richmond upon Thames scores higher on safety.
Best for
Lambeth
Lambeth 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.
Lambeth vs Richmond upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Richmond upon Thames scores higher on liveability (67/100 vs 67/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Lambeth is more affordable — median price £540k vs £725k in Richmond upon Thames, a difference of around 26%. Over the past year prices changed +7.1% in Lambeth and +11.8% in Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (15 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 51 in Lambeth). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Lambeth edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 53/100 vs 34/100).
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