Hackney Wick vs Forest Hill

A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.

Our recommendation

Forest Hill offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.

Rent comparison

Hackney Wick

Hackney
1-bed flat£1,550/mo
2-bed flat£2,000/mo
Zone(s)2, 3

Forest Hillwinner

Lewisham
1-bed flat£1,500/mo
2-bed flat£1,950/mo
Zone(s)3

Hackney Wick is £50/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.

Lifestyle comparison

Lively

Hackney Wick
9
Forest Hill
4

Green space

Hackney Wick
8
Forest Hill
8

Nightlife

Hackney Wick
8
Forest Hill
4

Café density

Hackney Wick
9
Forest Hill
6

Gym density

Hackney Wick
6
Forest Hill
6

Walkability

Hackney Wick
8
Forest Hill
7

Food scene

Hackney Wick
9
Forest Hill
6

Young professionals

Hackney Wick
9
Forest Hill
6

Safety

Hackney Wick
6
Forest Hill
8

Transport

Hackney Wick
6
Forest Hill
6

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

Forest Hill

Leafy Overground living with views, the Horniman Museum, and better value than nearby Dulwich villages.

  • Horniman Museum and gardens
  • Overground connection
  • Good value for green south-east London
  • Hilly streets
  • Slower to west London
  • Nightlife is limited

Frequently asked questions

Is Hackney Wick or Forest Hill better to live in?

Forest Hill offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.

Is Hackney Wick cheaper than Forest Hill?

Forest Hill is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,500 vs £1,550 in Hackney Wick, a saving of £50/month.

Which has better transport — Hackney Wick or Forest Hill?

Hackney Wick and Forest Hill score equally on transport (6/10). Hackney Wick is served by Hackney Wick. Forest Hill is served by Forest Hill.

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