Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Kingston upon Thames (34) is ahead of Hackney (79)
Transport: Hackney (54/100) is ahead of Kingston upon Thames (30/100)
Safety score: Kingston upon Thames (85/100) is ahead of Hackney (77/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hackney has a stronger transport score — 54/100 vs 30/100. Prices are similar: £580k in Hackney vs £569k in Kingston upon Thames.
Hackney scores higher on transport, but Kingston upon Thames is the more affordable option.
Best for
Hackney
Hackney is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Hackney vs Kingston upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Hackney scores higher on liveability (69/100 vs 64/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Kingston upon Thames is more affordable — median price £569k vs £580k in Hackney, a difference of around 2%. Over the past year prices changed +20.4% in Hackney and +2.0% in Kingston upon Thames.
Kingston upon Thames 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 30/100).
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