Putney vs Hackney Wick
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Putney scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Hackney Wick.
Rent comparison
Putney
WandsworthHackney Wickwinner
HackneyPutney is £300/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Putney
River, Richmond Park nearby, and a clean South-West rail line to Waterloo. Slightly older professional crowd than Clapham.
- ✓Thames Path and rowing on the river
- ✓Easy access to Richmond Park
- ✓Clean residential feel
- →Pricey
- →Slower to East London
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 Putney or Hackney Wick better to live in?
Putney scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Hackney Wick.
Is Putney cheaper than Hackney Wick?
Hackney Wick is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,550 vs £1,850 in Putney, a saving of £300/month.
Which has better transport — Putney or Hackney Wick?
Putney scores higher for transport (7/10 vs 6/10). Putney is served by Putney and East Putney. Hackney Wick is served by Hackney Wick.
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