Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Wandsworth (25) is ahead of Hackney (79)
Median price: Hackney (£580k) is ahead of Wandsworth (£644k)
Transport: Hackney (54/100) is ahead of Wandsworth (48/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hackney has a stronger transport score — 54/100 vs 48/100. Hackney is more affordable at £580k median vs £644k.
Hackney is cheaper, but Wandsworth scores higher on safety.
Best for
Hackney
Hackney is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Wandsworth
Wandsworth suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Hackney vs Wandsworth: what the data says
Overall, Wandsworth scores higher on liveability (69/100 vs 69/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hackney is more affordable — median price £580k vs £644k in Wandsworth, a difference of around 10%. Over the past year prices changed +20.4% in Hackney and +14.1% in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth has a lower crime rate (25 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 48/100).
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