Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Hillingdon (32) is ahead of Hackney (79)
Transport: Hackney (54/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (26/100)
Liveability: Hackney (69/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (53/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hackney has a stronger transport score — 54/100 vs 26/100. Hillingdon is more affordable at £510k median vs £580k.
Hackney scores higher on transport, but Hillingdon is the more affordable option.
Best for
Hackney
Hackney is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Hillingdon
Hillingdon suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Hackney vs Hillingdon: what the data says
Overall, Hackney scores higher on liveability (69/100 vs 53/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hillingdon is more affordable — median price £510k vs £580k in Hackney, a difference of around 12%. Over the past year prices changed +20.4% in Hackney and +6.1% in Hillingdon.
Hillingdon has a lower crime rate (32 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 26/100).
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