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Kingston upon Thames

City in Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom

Overview

Kingston upon Thames is a historic riverside town in southwest London, known for its charming blend of medieval and modern landmarks, lively shopping streets, and proximity to beautiful parks. Its lively student and family community creates a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with easy access to central London.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
London Borough
Richmond upon Thames
Population
10,001
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.41°, -0.30°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,612
Local Cost
$2,505
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-8.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
709 mm
Internet Speed
177 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
107
Coworking
0
Cafes
42
Nightlife
41
Parks
24
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
722.0
Airport
LHR
Distance
13 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 92 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 90/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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