Is Bexley or Hackney better for families?

Bexley and Hackney are broadly comparable for families — check specific postcodes using LondonIQ's school ratings and safety data.

Is Bexley safer than Hackney?

Yes — Bexley has a lower crime rate (70 per 1,000 residents) compared to Hackney (96 per 1,000).

Is Bexley more expensive than Hackney?

No — Hackney is more expensive. Median property price in Hackney is £580k, compared to £430k in Bexley.

Which has better transport links, Bexley or Hackney?

Hackney has better transport connectivity (score 65/100 vs 46/100). .

Which is better for first-time buyers, Bexley or Hackney?

For first-time buyers, Bexley is more accessible on price (£430k median). Use LondonIQ's affordability calculator to see stamp duty costs and required income for specific postcodes.

Bexley vs Hackney — Crime, Schools, Prices & Transport

These boroughs are closely matched — 2 metrics each. The right choice depends on your priorities.

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Head-to-head comparison

MetricBexleyHackney

Liveability60/10072/100 ✓

Median price£430k ✓£580k

Safety score—/100—/100

Crime rate /1k70 ✓96

Transport46/10065/100 ✓

Zone 1 commute— min— min

Good schools—%—%

Investment score—/100—/100

Bexley vs Hackney: what the data says

Overall, Hackney scores higher on liveability (60/100 vs 72/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Bexley is more affordable — median price £430k vs £580k in Hackney, a difference of around 26%. Over the past year prices changed +6.2% in Bexley and +20.4% in Hackney.

Bexley has a lower crime rate (70 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 96 in Hackney). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Hackney edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 65/100 vs 46/100).

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Bexley vs Hackney: what the data says

Overall, Hackney scores higher on liveability (60/100 vs 72/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Bexley is more affordable — median price £430k vs £580k in Hackney, a difference of around 26%. Over the past year prices changed +6.2% in Bexley and +20.4% in Hackney.

Bexley has a lower crime rate (70 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 96 in Hackney). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Hackney edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 65/100 vs 46/100).