Boroughly > Compare > Elephant & Castle vs Kennington
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 | Elephant & Castle | Kennington |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 2/10 | 2.1/10 |
| Schools | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Parks & green space | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Transport | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 10/10 | 8/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 6/10 | 6/10 |
On price they're close - about £575k against £590k, a gap small enough that it shouldn't decide it for you.
Elephant & Castle scores clearly better on diversity & inclusion - 10/10 against 8/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Kennington | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Elephant & Castle | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Elephant & Castle | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Kennington | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Elephant & Castle is cheaper on average. Elephant & Castle runs about £575k to buy and £2,150/mo to rent a two-bed; Kennington is around £590k and £2,150/mo.
Kennington scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Elephant & Castle scores 6/10 for schools and 6/10 for parks; Kennington scores 7/10 and 7/10.
Elephant & Castle scores 9/10 for transport and Kennington scores 8/10. 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.