Hackney Wick vs Uxbridge
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 Uxbridge.
Rent comparison
Hackney Wick
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HillingdonHackney Wick is £300/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
Uxbridge
Far-west affordability with Metropolitan/Piccadilly terminus links and a large town-centre offer.
- ✓Low rents for west London
- ✓Two tube lines
- ✓Large retail and student-influenced amenities
- →Long central commute
- →Feels separate from inner London
- →Outer-zone travel costs
Frequently asked questions
Is Hackney Wick or Uxbridge better to live in?
Hackney Wick scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Uxbridge.
Is Hackney Wick cheaper than Uxbridge?
Uxbridge 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 Uxbridge?
Hackney Wick and Uxbridge score equally on transport (6/10). Hackney Wick is served by Hackney Wick. Uxbridge is served by Uxbridge.
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