Boroughly > Compare > Notting Hill 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 | Notting Hill | Shepherd's Bush |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 2.1/10 | 2.3/10 |
| Schools | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Parks & green space | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Transport | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Shepherd's Bush is the cheaper of the two - roughly £665k against £1143k, about 72% less. Over a 25-year mortgage that gap is the single biggest practical difference between them.
Notting Hill scores clearly better on lgbtq+ friendly - 9/10 against 7/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Notting Hill | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Notting Hill | 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 | Shepherd's Bush | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Shepherd's Bush is cheaper on average. Notting Hill runs about £1143k to buy and £2,900/mo to rent a two-bed; Shepherd's Bush is around £665k and £2,100/mo.
Notting Hill scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Notting Hill scores 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for parks; Shepherd's Bush scores 7/10 and 7/10.
Notting Hill 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.