Boroughly > Compare > Ward End vs Washwood Heath
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 | Ward End | Washwood Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 5.3/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Schools | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Parks & green space | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Transport | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 5/10 | 5/10 |
They share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same (£187k); street-by-street prices will still differ, so compare actual listings.
Across the seven life scores they're closely matched, which usually means the decision comes down to the specific streets you view and how each place feels on a weekday evening.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Ward End | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Ward End | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Ward End | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Ward End | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Neither on the headline figure: they share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same. Ward End runs about £187k to buy and £980/mo to rent a two-bed; Washwood Heath is around £187k and £980/mo.
Ward End scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Ward End scores 6/10 for schools and 6/10 for parks; Washwood Heath scores 6/10 and 6/10.
Ward End scores 7/10 for transport and Washwood Heath 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.