Camden vs Hammersmith
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Hammersmith offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Camden
CamdenHammersmithwinner
Hammersmith & FulhamCamden is £50/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Camden
Loud, scruffy, music-loving and unapologetically touristy on weekends — with Regent's Park and the canal as a quieter counterweight.
- ✓Excellent food and drink scene
- ✓Famous markets and live music
- ✓Direct Northern line into the City
- ✓Regent's Park on the doorstep
- →Very busy at weekends
- →Pockets feel rough at night
- →Rent premium for the postcode
Hammersmith
Four tube lines, the river, and quick access to Heathrow. Functional more than charming.
- ✓Four tube lines from one station
- ✓Thames Path and riverside pubs
- ✓Quick to Heathrow
- →Town centre feels dated
- →Less character than east-London peers
Frequently asked questions
Is Camden or Hammersmith better to live in?
Hammersmith offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Camden cheaper than Hammersmith?
Hammersmith is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,850 vs £1,900 in Camden, a saving of £50/month.
Which has better transport — Camden or Hammersmith?
Hammersmith scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 8/10). Camden is served by Camden Town and Chalk Farm. Hammersmith is served by Hammersmith.
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