Key differences
Median price: Newham (£420k) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (£725k)
Transport: Newham (52/100) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (34/100)
Crime rate /1k: Richmond upon Thames (15) is ahead of Newham (26)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Newham has a stronger transport score — 52/100 vs 34/100. Newham is more affordable at £420k median vs £725k.
The main gap is transport: Newham scores 18 points higher.
Best for
Newham
Newham 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.
Newham 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 Newham is more affordable — median price £420k vs £725k in Richmond upon Thames, a difference of around 42%. Over the past year prices changed +0.8% in Newham and +11.8% in Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (15 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 26 in Newham). 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 34/100).
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