Hackney Wick vs Streatham
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 Streatham.
Rent comparison
Hackney Wick
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LambethHackney Wick is £150/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
Streatham
Long, practical, and better-value south London with commons nearby and rail links from several stations.
- ✓Good value for space
- ✓Streatham Common and Tooting Common nearby
- ✓Large everyday high street
- →No tube
- →Traffic-heavy main road
- →Commute depends on which station you live near
Frequently asked questions
Is Hackney Wick or Streatham better to live in?
Hackney Wick scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Streatham.
Is Hackney Wick cheaper than Streatham?
Streatham is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,400 vs £1,550 in Hackney Wick, a saving of £150/month.
Which has better transport — Hackney Wick or Streatham?
Hackney Wick scores higher for transport (6/10 vs 5/10). Hackney Wick is served by Hackney Wick. Streatham is served by Streatham.
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