Boroughly > Compare > Knowle vs Totterdown
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 | Knowle | Totterdown |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 |
| Schools | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Parks & green space | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Transport | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 5/10 | 6/10 |
They share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same (£336k); street-by-street prices will still differ, so compare actual listings.
Totterdown scores clearly better on lgbtq+ friendly - 8/10 against 6/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Knowle | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Totterdown | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Totterdown | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Knowle | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Neither on the headline figure: they share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same. Knowle runs about £336k to buy and £1,350/mo to rent a two-bed; Totterdown is around £336k and £1,400/mo.
Knowle scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Knowle scores 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for parks; Totterdown scores 7/10 and 6/10.
Knowle scores 6/10 for transport and Totterdown scores 7/10. 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.