Hackney Wick vs Kingston
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 Kingston.
Rent comparison
Hackney Wick
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Kingston upon ThamesHackney Wick is £100/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
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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
Kingston
Thames-side outer south-west London with a strong town centre, river walks, and more space.
- ✓Large retail and riverside amenities
- ✓Good access to Richmond Park and the Thames
- ✓More space than inner south-west
- →Longer commute into central London
- →Outer-zone travel
- →Less useful for east London jobs
Frequently asked questions
Is Hackney Wick or Kingston better to live in?
Hackney Wick scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Kingston.
Is Hackney Wick cheaper than Kingston?
Kingston is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,450 vs £1,550 in Hackney Wick, a saving of £100/month.
Which has better transport — Hackney Wick or Kingston?
Hackney Wick scores higher for transport (6/10 vs 5/10). Hackney Wick is served by Hackney Wick. Kingston is served by Kingston.
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