Boroughly > Compare > Hampstead vs Kilburn
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 | Hampstead | Kilburn |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 4.2/10 | 2.8/10 |
| Schools | 10/10 | 6/10 |
| Parks & green space | 10/10 | 6/10 |
| Transport | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Kilburn is the cheaper of the two - roughly £675k against £971k, about 44% less. Over a 25-year mortgage that gap is the single biggest practical difference between them.
Hampstead scores clearly better on schools - 10/10 against 6/10.
Hampstead scores clearly better on parks & green space - 10/10 against 6/10.
Kilburn scores clearly better on diversity & inclusion - 9/10 against 6/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Hampstead | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Kilburn | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Kilburn | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Hampstead | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Kilburn is cheaper on average. Hampstead runs about £971k to buy and £2,700/mo to rent a two-bed; Kilburn is around £675k and £2,000/mo.
Hampstead scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Hampstead scores 10/10 for schools and 10/10 for parks; Kilburn scores 6/10 and 6/10.
Hampstead scores 8/10 for transport and Kilburn 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.