Hackney Wick vs Bexleyheath
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Hackney Wick scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Bexleyheath.
Rent comparison
Hackney Wick
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BexleyHackney Wick is £300/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
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Nightlife
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Walkability
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Young professionals
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Transport
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
Bexleyheath
Outer south-east affordability with a large town centre and rail links into central London.
- ✓Lower rents
- ✓Large shopping centre and everyday amenities
- ✓More space for the money
- →Longer central commute
- →Less young-professional scene
- →Outer-suburban feel
Frequently asked questions
Is Hackney Wick or Bexleyheath better to live in?
Hackney Wick scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Bexleyheath.
Is Hackney Wick cheaper than Bexleyheath?
Bexleyheath is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,250 vs £1,550 in Hackney Wick, a saving of £300/month.
Which has better transport — Hackney Wick or Bexleyheath?
Hackney Wick scores higher for transport (6/10 vs 5/10). Hackney Wick is served by Hackney Wick. Bexleyheath is served by Bexleyheath.
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