Islington vs Hammersmith
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Hammersmith offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Islington
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Hammersmith & FulhamIslington is £150/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Islington
Polished, professional, and well-fed. Upper Street has more restaurants than most postcodes have houses.
- ✓Strong restaurant and bar scene
- ✓Two fast tube lines to the City
- ✓Lots of young professionals
- ✓Walkable street grid
- →Expensive
- →Limited green space within the postcode itself
Hammersmith
Four tube lines, the river, and quick access to Heathrow. Functional more than charming.
- ✓Four tube lines from one station
- ✓Thames Path and riverside pubs
- ✓Quick to Heathrow
- →Town centre feels dated
- →Less character than east-London peers
Frequently asked questions
Is Islington or Hammersmith better to live in?
Hammersmith offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Islington cheaper than Hammersmith?
Hammersmith is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,850 vs £2,000 in Islington, a saving of £150/month.
Which has better transport — Islington or Hammersmith?
Islington and Hammersmith score equally on transport (9/10). Islington is served by Angel and Highbury & Islington. Hammersmith is served by Hammersmith.
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