> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.picsy.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Benchmarking

> Compare locations side by side using the same measures.

Benchmarking brings several locations into one view, so you can compare them without opening each analysis separately.

## Create a list

1. Open **Compare** from the main navigation.
2. Select **New list**.
3. Enter a name and select **Create list**.

<img className="docs-screenshot" src="https://mintcdn.com/picsy-1565b83e/wn3gRhXc98WJcD62/images/guides/benchmark-new-list.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=wn3gRhXc98WJcD62&q=85&s=0ec5d34aef41c06dcc206ed88aaf1ec1" alt="New benchmark list dialog with the Name field and Create list button." width="1012" height="210" data-path="images/guides/benchmark-new-list.png" />

PICSy creates an empty list and opens it for you.

## Add locations

Use **Add item** to choose where each location comes from, then search for and select it. Depending on what is available, you can add:

* A saved site
* An address or postcode
* A care home
* A planning record

Repeat this until the list contains everything you want to compare. To take something out, use **Remove** on its row.

## Set the catchments

Open **Catchment** and choose how PICSy should calculate the area around each location:

* **Shared** applies one catchment type and range to the whole list.
* **Per item** lets you set a different catchment for each location.

A shared catchment is usually the clearest choice when you want a direct comparison. Per-item catchments are useful when each location needs its own realistic market area.

## Choose the measures and comparison

Open **Metric group** to choose the measures shown in the list. You can then use **Comparison** to compare each location against:

* The current list average
* A specific location in the list
* Another saved list average
* A saved group average

Use **Columns** to change which fields are visible in the table.

## Review and export the list

The workspace has three result views:

* **List** shows the values for each location and how they differ from your comparison.
* **Charts** visualises the differences across the list.
* **Reports** shows the latest reports for care homes in the list.

Select **Download CSV** to export the current benchmark list. You can also download a saved list from the main Benchmarking page.

Next, learn how to [find target areas](/tools/target-search).