Kensington and Chelsea vs Dorking
A side-by-side comparison of two popular UK areas based on official data.
| Metric | Kensington and Chelsea | Dorking |
|---|---|---|
| Region | London | South East |
| Type | Borough | Town |
| Median price | £1.0M | £450k |
| Price change (YoY) | -16.3% | 0.0% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 99 | 42 |
| Schools | 70 | 9 |
| Good/Outstanding | 66 | 7 |
| Transport | Excellent | Excellent |
| Population | 158,078 | 23,054 |
Kensington and Chelsea
London's most prestigious borough, home to world-famous museums and luxury property.
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Charming Surrey town in the Surrey Hills AONB with antique shops and vineyard visits.
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Which is cheaper, Kensington and Chelsea or Dorking?
Dorking is more affordable with a median house price of £450k, compared to £1.0M in Kensington and Chelsea.
Is Kensington and Chelsea or Dorking safer?
Dorking has a lower crime rate at 42 per 1,000 residents, compared to 99 per 1,000 in Kensington and Chelsea. Crime data is from Police.uk.
Which has better schools, Kensington and Chelsea or Dorking?
Kensington and Chelsea has a higher proportion of Good or Outstanding schools at 94%, compared to 78% in Dorking. Ratings are from Ofsted.
Should I live in Kensington and Chelsea or Dorking?
It depends on your priorities. Kensington and Chelsea offers £1.0M median prices with excellent transport, while Dorking has £450k median prices with excellent transport. Compare the full data to decide which suits your needs.