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Lambeth vs Richmond upon Thames: which is the better place to live?
Is Lambeth or Richmond upon Thames a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Lambeth and Richmond upon Thames across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Lambeth wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 61.7/100 versus 61/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Lambeth | Richmond upon Thames | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 61.7/100 | 61/100 | Lambeth |
| Better value | 54 | 31.5 | Lambeth |
| For families | 87.4 | 96.2 | Richmond upon Thames |
| For commuters | 64.6 | 44.5 | Lambeth |
| For healthcare access | 0 | 39.4 | Richmond upon Thames |
| Avg house price | £558,911 | £794,027 | Lambeth (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,047 | £2,486 | Lambeth (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 85.4% | 100% | Richmond upon Thames |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 90.3% | 89.8% | Lambeth |
| Gera GP Access score | 0 | 39.4 | Richmond upon Thames |
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Lambeth wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 61.7/100 vs 61/100.
| Verdict | Lambeth | Richmond upon Thames | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61.7 | 61 | Lambeth (+0.7) |
| Better value | 54 | 31.5 | Lambeth (+22.5) |
| For families | 87.4 | 96.2 | Richmond upon Thames (+8.8) |
| For commuters | 64.6 | 44.5 | Lambeth (+20.1) |
| For healthcare access | 0 | 39.4 | Richmond upon Thames (+39.4) |
| Measure | Lambeth | Richmond upon Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £558,911 | £794,027 |
| Band D council tax | £2,047 | £2,486 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 85.4% | 100% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Gigabit broadband | 90.3% | 89.8% |
| Gera GP Access score | 0 | 39.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lambeth or Richmond upon Thames a better place to live overall?
- Lambeth scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 61.7/100 versus 61/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.7 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Lambeth or Richmond upon Thames?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Lambeth is better value. Average house prices are £558,911 in Lambeth and £794,027 in Richmond upon Thames; Band D council tax is £2,047 versus £2,486 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Lambeth or Richmond upon Thames better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Richmond upon Thames comes out ahead for families. Lambeth has 85.4% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 101.7 per 1,000; Richmond upon Thames has 100% and 101.7 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Lambeth or Richmond upon Thames?
- For connectivity, Lambeth has 90.3% gigabit-capable premises and Richmond upon Thames has 89.8% (Ofcom, June 2026). Lambeth leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Lambeth or Richmond upon Thames?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Lambeth scores 0 (South 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).