Highgate vs Hackney Wick
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Hackney Wick offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Highgate
HaringeyHackney Wickwinner
HackneyHighgate is £200/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Highgate
Leafy hilltop living between Hampstead Heath, Waterlow Park, and the Northern line.
- ✓Green, residential streets
- ✓Good access to the Heath and Waterlow Park
- ✓Village feel without leaving the tube network
- →Quieter than most young-professional areas
- →Hilltop location can add time to station walks
- →Premium rents for limited stock
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Highgate or Hackney Wick better to live in?
Hackney Wick offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Highgate cheaper than Hackney Wick?
Hackney Wick is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,550 vs £1,750 in Highgate, a saving of £200/month.
Which has better transport — Highgate or Hackney Wick?
Highgate and Hackney Wick score equally on transport (6/10). Highgate is served by Highgate. Hackney Wick is served by Hackney Wick.
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