Boroughly > Compare > Downend vs Frenchay
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 | Downend | Frenchay |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 7.3/10 | 8/10 |
| Schools | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Parks & green space | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Transport | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 3/10 | 3/10 |
They share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same (£350k); 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 | Frenchay | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Downend | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Downend | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Frenchay | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Neither on the headline figure: they share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same. Downend runs about £350k to buy and £1,350/mo to rent a two-bed; Frenchay is around £350k and £1,400/mo.
Frenchay scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Downend scores 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for parks; Frenchay scores 8/10 and 8/10.
Downend scores 5/10 for transport and Frenchay scores 5/10. 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.