Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Richmond upon Thames (15) is ahead of Southwark (59)
Median price: Southwark (£518k) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (£725k)
Transport: Southwark (53/100) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (34/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Southwark has a stronger transport score — 53/100 vs 34/100. Southwark is more affordable at £518k median vs £725k.
Richmond upon Thames scores higher on safety, but Southwark is the more affordable option.
Best for
Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Best for
Southwark
Southwark is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Richmond upon Thames vs Southwark: what the data says
Overall, Southwark scores higher on liveability (67/100 vs 69/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Southwark is more affordable — median price £518k vs £725k in Richmond upon Thames, a difference of around 29%. Over the past year prices changed +11.8% in Richmond upon Thames and +3.5% in Southwark.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (15 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 59 in Southwark). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Southwark edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 53/100 vs 34/100).
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