Wimbledon 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
Wimbledon
MertonHackney Wickwinner
HackneyWimbledon 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
Wimbledon
Suburban, leafy, family-friendly — and home to one of the biggest urban commons in the world.
- ✓Wimbledon Common
- ✓Safe, quiet streets
- ✓Fast rail into Waterloo
- →Quiet at night
- →Slower journeys 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 Wimbledon or Hackney Wick better to live in?
Hackney Wick offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Wimbledon cheaper than Hackney Wick?
Hackney Wick is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,550 vs £1,700 in Wimbledon, a saving of £150/month.
Which has better transport — Wimbledon or Hackney Wick?
Wimbledon scores higher for transport (7/10 vs 6/10). Wimbledon is served by Wimbledon. Hackney Wick is served by Hackney Wick.
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