Boroughly > Compare > New Malden vs Worcester 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 | Worcester Park |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 6.9/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Schools | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Parks & green space | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Transport | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Worcester Park is the cheaper of the two - roughly £568k against £650k, about 14% 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 7/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | New Malden | 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 | Worcester Park | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Worcester Park is cheaper on average. New Malden runs about £650k to buy and £1,700/mo to rent a two-bed; Worcester Park is around £568k and £1,600/mo.
New Malden 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; Worcester Park scores 8/10 and 7/10.
New Malden scores 7/10 for transport and Worcester Park scores 6/10. 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.