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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
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 92 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.
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