Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Enfield (34) is ahead of Hackney (79)
Transport: Hackney (54/100) is ahead of Enfield (33/100)
Median price: Enfield (£460k) is ahead of Hackney (£580k)
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The Verdict
Hackney has a stronger transport score — 54/100 vs 33/100. Enfield is more affordable at £460k median vs £580k.
Enfield is cheaper, but Hackney scores higher on transport.
Best for
Enfield
Enfield suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Best for
Hackney
Hackney is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Enfield vs Hackney: what the data says
Overall, Hackney scores higher on liveability (59/100 vs 69/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Enfield is more affordable — median price £460k vs £580k in Hackney, a difference of around 21%. Over the past year prices changed +6.1% in Enfield and +20.4% in Hackney.
Enfield has a lower crime rate (34 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 33/100).
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