Kingston upon Thames vs Merton
A side-by-side comparison of the Kingston upon Thames and Mertonlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Merton is the more populous; council tax is lower in Merton.
| Kingston upon Thames | Merton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 168,064 | 215,186 |
| Density | 4,512/km² | 5,722/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,609 | £2,147 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 100% |
| Aged under 16 | 19% | 20% |
| Aged 16–64 | 66% | 68% |
| Aged 65+ | 14% | 13% |