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Greenwich vs Kingston upon Thames: which is the better place to live?
Is Greenwich or Kingston upon Thames a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Greenwich and Kingston upon Thames across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Kingston upon Thames wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 64.3/100 versus 63.7/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Greenwich | Kingston upon Thames | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 63.7/100 | 64.3/100 | Kingston upon Thames |
| Better value | 58 | 40.4 | Greenwich |
| For families | 91.7 | 96.2 | Kingston upon Thames |
| For commuters | 62.6 | 50.3 | Greenwich |
| For healthcare access | 0 | 39.4 | Kingston upon Thames |
| Avg house price | £455,805 | £571,088 | Greenwich (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,108 | £2,609 | Greenwich (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 92.5% | 100% | Kingston upon Thames |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 88.3% | 90.4% | Kingston upon Thames |
| Gera GP Access score | 0 | 39.4 | Kingston upon Thames |
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Kingston upon Thames wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 64.3/100 vs 63.7/100.
| Verdict | Greenwich | Kingston upon Thames | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63.7 | 64.3 | Kingston upon Thames (+0.6) |
| Better value | 58 | 40.4 | Greenwich (+17.6) |
| For families | 91.7 | 96.2 | Kingston upon Thames (+4.5) |
| For commuters | 62.6 | 50.3 | Greenwich (+12.3) |
| For healthcare access | 0 | 39.4 | Kingston upon Thames (+39.4) |
| Measure | Greenwich | Kingston upon Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £455,805 | £571,088 |
| Band D council tax | £2,108 | £2,609 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 92.5% | 100% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Gigabit broadband | 88.3% | 90.4% |
| Gera GP Access score | 0 | 39.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Greenwich or Kingston upon Thames a better place to live overall?
- Kingston upon Thames scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 64.3/100 versus 63.7/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.6 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Greenwich or Kingston upon Thames?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Greenwich is better value. Average house prices are £455,805 in Greenwich and £571,088 in Kingston upon Thames; Band D council tax is £2,108 versus £2,609 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Greenwich or Kingston upon Thames better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Kingston upon Thames comes out ahead for families. Greenwich has 92.5% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 101.7 per 1,000; Kingston upon Thames has 100% and 101.7 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Greenwich or Kingston upon Thames?
- For connectivity, Greenwich has 88.3% gigabit-capable premises and Kingston upon Thames has 90.4% (Ofcom, June 2026). Greenwich leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Greenwich or Kingston upon Thames?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Greenwich scores 0 (South East London ICB) and Kingston upon Thames scores 39.4 (South West London ICB). Kingston 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).