Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Ealing (87) is ahead of Hackney (127)
Transport: Hackney (52/100) is ahead of Ealing (37/100)
Median price: Ealing (£499k) is ahead of Hackney (£580k)
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The Verdict
Hackney has a stronger transport score — 52/100 vs 37/100. Ealing is more affordable at £499k median vs £580k.
Ealing is cheaper, but Hackney scores higher on transport.
Best for
Ealing
Ealing suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
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 (58/100 vs 66/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Ealing is more affordable — median price £499k vs £580k in Hackney, a difference of around 14%. Over the past year prices changed -2.3% in Ealing and +1.1% in Hackney.
Ealing has a lower crime rate (87 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 127 in Hackney). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Hackney edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 52/100 vs 37/100).
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