Boroughly > Compare > Alum Rock vs Washwood Heath
Two areas people weigh against each other constantly. Here's the honest side-by-side - price, the seven life scores, and who each one actually suits.
| Criterion | Alum Rock | Washwood Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 4.9/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Schools | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Parks & green space | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Transport | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 6/10 | 5/10 |
They share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same (£187k); street-by-street prices will still differ, so compare actual listings.
Across the seven life scores they're closely matched, which usually means the decision comes down to the specific streets you view and how each place feels on a weekday evening.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Washwood Heath | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Alum Rock | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Alum Rock | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Washwood Heath | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Neither on the headline figure: they share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same. Alum Rock runs about £187k to buy and £980/mo to rent a two-bed; Washwood Heath is around £187k and £980/mo.
Washwood Heath scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Alum Rock scores 6/10 for schools and 5/10 for parks; Washwood Heath scores 6/10 and 6/10.
Alum Rock scores 7/10 for transport and Washwood Heath scores 7/10. Journey times depend far more on where you're actually going than on a general score - set your real destinations on the Boroughly map to compare door to door.