Hackney Wick vs Catford
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 Catford.
Rent comparison
Hackney Wick
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LewishamHackney Wick is £250/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
Catford
Better-value south-east London with rail links, a changing town centre, and access to larger parks.
- ✓Lower rents than many inner south-east areas
- ✓Rail to central London
- ✓Close to Ladywell Fields and Mountsfield Park
- →Town centre is still rough-edged
- →Limited nightlife
- →Commutes are rail-frequency dependent
Frequently asked questions
Is Hackney Wick or Catford better to live in?
Hackney Wick scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Catford.
Is Hackney Wick cheaper than Catford?
Catford is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,300 vs £1,550 in Hackney Wick, a saving of £250/month.
Which has better transport — Hackney Wick or Catford?
Hackney Wick scores higher for transport (6/10 vs 5/10). Hackney Wick is served by Hackney Wick. Catford is served by Catford.
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