Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Hackney (79) is ahead of Westminster (282)
Median price: Hackney (£580k) is ahead of Westminster (£940k)
Safety score: Hackney (77/100) is ahead of Westminster (58/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hackney has a stronger safety score — 77/100 vs 58/100. Hackney is more affordable at £580k median vs £940k.
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 (69/100 vs 72/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hackney is more affordable — median price £580k vs £940k in Westminster, a difference of around 38%. Over the past year prices changed +20.4% in Hackney and +10.5% in Westminster.
Hackney has a lower crime rate (79 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 282 in Westminster). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Westminster edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 67/100 vs 54/100).
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