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Kingston upon Thames vs Richmond upon Thames

A side-by-side comparison of the Kingston upon Thames and Richmond upon Thameslocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.

In short: Richmond upon Thames is the more populous; council tax is lower in Richmond upon Thames.

Kingston upon ThamesRichmond upon Thames
Population168,064195,279
Density4,512/km²3,402/km²
Deprivation0% in most-deprived 10%0% in most-deprived 10%
Council tax (Band D)£2,609£2,486
Schools Good/Outstanding100%100%
Aged under 1619%20%
Aged 16–6466%64%
Aged 65+14%16%