Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Harrow (28) is ahead of Hackney (79)
Transport: Hackney (54/100) is ahead of Harrow (33/100)
Liveability: Hackney (69/100) is ahead of Harrow (58/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hackney has a stronger transport score — 54/100 vs 33/100. Harrow is more affordable at £542k median vs £580k.
Hackney scores higher on transport, but Harrow is the more affordable option.
Best for
Hackney
Hackney is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Harrow
Harrow suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Hackney vs Harrow: what the data says
Overall, Hackney scores higher on liveability (69/100 vs 58/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Harrow is more affordable — median price £542k vs £580k in Hackney, a difference of around 7%. Over the past year prices changed +20.4% in Hackney and +2.5% in Harrow.
Harrow has a lower crime rate (28 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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