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Pimlico vs Vauxhall

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.

Pimlico - average to buy
£655k
Vauxhall - average to buy
£570k
Pimlico - 2-bed rent
£2,600/mo
Vauxhall - 2-bed rent
£2,200/mo

Score by score

CriterionPimlicoVauxhall
Safety2.2/102.2/10
Schools8/107/10
Parks & green space6/106/10
Transport9/109/10
Diversity & inclusion6/108/10
LGBTQ+ friendly8/1010/10
Buzz & nightlife6/108/10
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The short answer

Vauxhall is the cheaper of the two - roughly £570k against £655k, about 15% less. Over a 25-year mortgage that gap is the single biggest practical difference between them.

Vauxhall scores clearly better on diversity & inclusion - 8/10 against 6/10.

Vauxhall scores clearly better on lgbtq+ friendly - 10/10 against 8/10.

Vauxhall scores clearly better on buzz & nightlife - 8/10 against 6/10.

Who each one suits

If you're...Lean towardsBecause
Families with school-age childrenPimlicostronger combination of school and green-space scores
Young professionalsVauxhallmore going on in the evening and better connections
First-time buyersVauxhallbetter price-to-transport trade-off
Anyone wanting a quieter lifePimlicocalmer, greener and lower-crime scoring

Common questions

Is Pimlico or Vauxhall cheaper?

Vauxhall is cheaper on average. Pimlico runs about £655k to buy and £2,600/mo to rent a two-bed; Vauxhall is around £570k and £2,200/mo.

Is Pimlico or Vauxhall better for families?

Pimlico scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Pimlico scores 8/10 for schools and 6/10 for parks; Vauxhall scores 7/10 and 6/10.

Which has better transport, Pimlico or Vauxhall?

Pimlico scores 9/10 for transport and Vauxhall 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.

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PimlicoWestminster · £655k avg VauxhallLambeth · £570k avg
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