Clapham vs Hackney Wick
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Clapham scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Hackney Wick.
Rent comparison
Clapham
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HackneyClapham is £250/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Clapham
The young-professionals-just-out-of-uni capital of London. Common, brunch, gym, rinse, repeat.
- ✓Big crowd of young professionals
- ✓Clapham Common
- ✓Brilliant rail connections via the Junction
- →Can feel cliquey and homogenous
- →Rowdy on weekends
Hackney Wick
Canals, studios, breweries, and Olympic Park access, with a creative feel and improving transport.
- ✓Excellent canal and park access
- ✓Creative venues and breweries
- ✓Young social crowd
- →Overground-led commute
- →Patchy late-night transport
- →New-build pricing has risen
Frequently asked questions
Is Clapham or Hackney Wick better to live in?
Clapham scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Hackney Wick.
Is Clapham cheaper than Hackney Wick?
Hackney Wick is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,550 vs £1,800 in Clapham, a saving of £250/month.
Which has better transport — Clapham or Hackney Wick?
Clapham scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 6/10). Clapham is served by Clapham Common and Clapham Junction. Hackney Wick is served by Hackney Wick.
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