Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Richmond upon Thames (15) is ahead of Hackney (79)
Transport: Hackney (54/100) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (34/100)
Median price: Hackney (£580k) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (£725k)
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The Verdict
Hackney has a stronger transport score — 54/100 vs 34/100. Hackney is more affordable at £580k median vs £725k.
Hackney is cheaper, but Richmond upon Thames scores higher on safety.
Best for
Hackney
Hackney is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Hackney vs Richmond upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Hackney scores higher on liveability (69/100 vs 67/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hackney is more affordable — median price £580k vs £725k in Richmond upon Thames, a difference of around 20%. Over the past year prices changed +20.4% in Hackney and +11.8% in Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (15 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 34/100).
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