Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Ealing (36) is ahead of Hackney (79)
Transport: Hackney (54/100) is ahead of Ealing (40/100)
Liveability: Hackney (69/100) is ahead of Ealing (60/100)
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The Verdict
Hackney has a stronger transport score — 54/100 vs 40/100. Ealing is more affordable at £530k median vs £580k.
Ealing is cheaper, but Hackney scores higher on transport.
Best for
Ealing
Ealing suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Hackney
Hackney is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Ealing vs Hackney: what the data says
Overall, Hackney scores higher on liveability (60/100 vs 69/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Ealing is more affordable — median price £530k vs £580k in Hackney, a difference of around 9%. Over the past year prices changed +8.9% in Ealing and +20.4% in Hackney.
Ealing has a lower crime rate (36 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 79 in Hackney). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Hackney edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 54/100 vs 40/100).
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