Boroughly > Compare > Raynes Park vs Wimbledon
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 | Raynes Park | Wimbledon |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 6.8/10 | 6/10 |
| Schools | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Parks & green space | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Transport | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Wimbledon is the cheaper of the two - roughly £615k against £728k, about 18% less. Over a 25-year mortgage that gap is the single biggest practical difference between them.
Wimbledon scores clearly better on buzz & nightlife - 6/10 against 4/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Wimbledon | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Wimbledon | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Wimbledon | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Raynes Park | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Wimbledon is cheaper on average. Raynes Park runs about £728k to buy and £1,850/mo to rent a two-bed; Wimbledon is around £615k and £2,150/mo.
Wimbledon scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Raynes Park scores 9/10 for schools and 8/10 for parks; Wimbledon scores 9/10 and 9/10.
Raynes Park scores 7/10 for transport and Wimbledon scores 8/10. 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.