Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Hackney (127) is ahead of Westminster (343)
Safety score: Hackney (67/100) is ahead of Westminster (30/100)
Median price: Hackney (£580k) is ahead of Westminster (£790k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hackney has a stronger safety score — 67/100 vs 30/100. Hackney is more affordable at £580k median vs £790k.
Hackney is cheaper, but Westminster scores higher on transport.
Best for
Hackney
Hackney suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Best for
Westminster
Westminster is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Hackney vs Westminster: what the data says
Overall, Westminster scores higher on liveability (66/100 vs 67/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hackney is more affordable — median price £580k vs £790k in Westminster, a difference of around 27%. Over the past year prices changed +1.1% in Hackney and -4.2% in Westminster.
Hackney has a lower crime rate (127 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 343 in Westminster). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Westminster edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 69/100 vs 52/100).
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