Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Newham (101) is ahead of Hackney (127)
Median price: Newham (£450k) is ahead of Hackney (£580k)
Safety score: Newham (73/100) is ahead of Hackney (67/100)
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The Verdict
Newham has a stronger safety score — 73/100 vs 67/100. Newham is more affordable at £450k median vs £580k.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Hackney
Hackney suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Best for
Newham
Newham suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Hackney vs Newham: what the data says
Overall, Hackney scores higher on liveability (66/100 vs 65/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Newham is more affordable — median price £450k vs £580k in Hackney, a difference of around 22%. Over the past year prices changed +1.1% in Hackney and -0.8% in Newham.
Newham has a lower crime rate (101 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 52/100).
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