Boroughly > Compare > Ashley Down vs Lockleaze
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 | Ashley Down | Lockleaze |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 3.8/10 | 5.4/10 |
| Schools | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Parks & green space | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Transport | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 6/10 | 4/10 |
They share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same (£425k); street-by-street prices will still differ, so compare actual listings.
Ashley Down scores clearly better on schools - 8/10 against 6/10.
Ashley Down scores clearly better on lgbtq+ friendly - 7/10 against 5/10.
Ashley Down scores clearly better on buzz & nightlife - 6/10 against 4/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Ashley Down | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Ashley Down | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Ashley Down | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Lockleaze | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Neither on the headline figure: they share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same. Ashley Down runs about £425k to buy and £1,450/mo to rent a two-bed; Lockleaze is around £425k and £1,300/mo.
Ashley Down scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Ashley Down scores 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for parks; Lockleaze scores 6/10 and 7/10.
Ashley Down scores 7/10 for transport and Lockleaze scores 6/10. 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.