Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Richmond upon Thames (15) is ahead of Westminster (282)
Transport: Westminster (67/100) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (34/100)
Safety score: Richmond upon Thames (86/100) is ahead of Westminster (58/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Westminster has a stronger transport score — 67/100 vs 34/100. Richmond upon Thames is more affordable at £725k median vs £940k.
Richmond upon Thames is cheaper, but Westminster scores higher on transport.
Best for
Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Best for
Westminster
Westminster is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Richmond upon Thames vs Westminster: what the data says
Overall, Westminster scores higher on liveability (67/100 vs 72/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Richmond upon Thames is more affordable — median price £725k vs £940k in Westminster, a difference of around 23%. Over the past year prices changed +11.8% in Richmond upon Thames and +10.5% in Westminster.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (15 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 282 in Westminster). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Westminster edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 67/100 vs 34/100).
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