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City of London vs Richmond upon Thames: which is the better place to live?
Is City of London or Richmond upon Thames a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing City of London and Richmond upon Thames across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Richmond upon Thames wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 61/100 versus 53.5/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | City of London | Richmond upon Thames | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 53.5/100 | 61/100 | Richmond upon Thames |
| Better value | 67.7 | 31.5 | City of London |
| For families | 60 | 96.2 | Richmond upon Thames |
| For commuters | 55.9 | 44.5 | City of London |
| For healthcare access | 37 | 39.4 | Richmond upon Thames |
| Avg house price | £612,427 | £794,027 | City of London (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £1,330 | £2,486 | City of London (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 100% | Level |
| Crime per 1,000 | 572.8 | 101.7 | Richmond upon Thames (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 79% | 89.8% | Richmond upon Thames |
| Gera GP Access score | 37 | 39.4 | Richmond upon Thames |
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Richmond upon Thames wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 61/100 vs 53.5/100.
| Verdict | City of London | Richmond upon Thames | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53.5 | 61 | Richmond upon Thames (+7.5) |
| Better value | 67.7 | 31.5 | City of London (+36.2) |
| For families | 60 | 96.2 | Richmond upon Thames (+36.2) |
| For commuters | 55.9 | 44.5 | City of London (+11.4) |
| For healthcare access | 37 | 39.4 | Richmond upon Thames (+2.4) |
| Measure | City of London | Richmond upon Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £612,427 | £794,027 |
| Band D council tax | £1,330 | £2,486 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 100% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 572.8 | 101.7 |
| Gigabit broadband | 79% | 89.8% |
| Gera GP Access score | 37 | 39.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is City of London or Richmond upon Thames a better place to live overall?
- Richmond upon Thames scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 61/100 versus 53.5/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 7.5 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, City of London or Richmond upon Thames?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — City of London is better value. Average house prices are £612,427 in City of London and £794,027 in Richmond upon Thames; Band D council tax is £1,330 versus £2,486 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is City of London or Richmond upon Thames better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Richmond upon Thames comes out ahead for families. City of London has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 572.8 per 1,000; Richmond upon Thames has 100% and 101.7 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, City of London or Richmond upon Thames?
- For connectivity, City of London has 79% gigabit-capable premises and Richmond upon Thames has 89.8% (Ofcom, June 2026). City of London leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in City of London or Richmond upon Thames?
- On the Gera GP Access score, City of London scores 37 (North East London ICB) and Richmond upon Thames scores 39.4 (South West London ICB). Richmond upon Thames has the better GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).