Boroughly > Compare > Hammersmith vs Shepherd's Bush
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 | Hammersmith | Shepherd's Bush |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 2.5/10 | 2.3/10 |
| Schools | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Parks & green space | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Transport | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 7/10 | 7/10 |
On price they're close - about £680k against £665k, a gap small enough that it shouldn't decide it for you.
Shepherd's Bush scores clearly better on diversity & inclusion - 9/10 against 7/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Hammersmith | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Hammersmith | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Shepherd's Bush | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Hammersmith | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Shepherd's Bush is cheaper on average. Hammersmith runs about £680k to buy and £2,300/mo to rent a two-bed; Shepherd's Bush is around £665k and £2,100/mo.
Hammersmith scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Hammersmith scores 8/10 for schools and 8/10 for parks; Shepherd's Bush scores 7/10 and 7/10.
Hammersmith scores 9/10 for transport and Shepherd's Bush scores 9/10. 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.