Key differences
Median price: Lewisham (£460k) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (£725k)
Transport: Lewisham (49/100) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (34/100)
Crime rate /1k: Richmond upon Thames (15) is ahead of Lewisham (35)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Lewisham has a stronger transport score — 49/100 vs 34/100. Lewisham is more affordable at £460k median vs £725k.
The main gap is transport: Lewisham scores 15 points higher.
Best for
Lewisham
Lewisham is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Lewisham vs Richmond upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Richmond upon Thames scores higher on liveability (66/100 vs 67/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Lewisham is more affordable — median price £460k vs £725k in Richmond upon Thames, a difference of around 37%. Over the past year prices changed +7.1% in Lewisham and +11.8% in Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (15 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 35 in Lewisham). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Lewisham edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 49/100 vs 34/100).
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