Boroughly > Compare > New Malden vs Raynes Park
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 | New Malden | Raynes Park |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 6.9/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Schools | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Parks & green space | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Transport | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 4/10 | 4/10 |
New Malden is the cheaper of the two - roughly £650k against £728k, about 12% less. Over a 25-year mortgage that gap is the single biggest practical difference between them.
New Malden scores clearly better on diversity & inclusion - 9/10 against 6/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Raynes Park | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | New Malden | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | New Malden | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Raynes Park | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
New Malden is cheaper on average. New Malden runs about £650k to buy and £1,700/mo to rent a two-bed; Raynes Park is around £728k and £1,850/mo.
Raynes Park scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. New Malden scores 9/10 for schools and 7/10 for parks; Raynes Park scores 9/10 and 8/10.
New Malden scores 7/10 for transport and Raynes Park 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.