Addlestone vs Richmond upon Thames

Property in Richmond Upon Thames commands an average of £754,162, compared with £446,654 in Addlestone – a difference of 41%. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Richmond Upon Thames it is a flat at £435,565.

Residents of Richmond Upon Thames experience less crime overall, with a rate of 57.4 per 1,000 versus 70.8 per 1,000 in Addlestone. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Richmond Upon Thames it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Addlestone, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Richmond Upon Thames. There are 4 schools in Addlestone and 56 in Richmond Upon Thames.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 438.2 Mbps in Addlestone and 389.7 Mbps in Richmond Upon Thames. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 89.3% in Richmond Upon Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 73% in Richmond Upon Thames.

→Addlestone is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (438 vs 390 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Addlestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73 (C), while Richmond Upon Thames averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,204 in Richmond Upon Thames. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Richmond Upon Thames.

→Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £47,657 in Richmond Upon Thames and £38,796.5 in Addlestone. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 42 in Richmond Upon Thames. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 62.4% in Richmond Upon Thames. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 62.6% in Richmond Upon Thames.

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