Living in Hackney Wick
Canals, studios, breweries, and Olympic Park access, with a creative feel and improving transport.
1-bed rent
£1,550/mo
2-bed rent
£2,000/mo
Transport zone
Zones 2 & 3
Fastest commute
~10 min
Transport from Hackney Wick
Hackney Wick
Hackney Wick is served by the Overground.
Commute times from Hackney Wick
Estimated commute times to major London destinations by public transport.
| Destination | Commute time |
|---|---|
| Canary Wharf | ~10 min |
| Liverpool Street | ~12 min |
| Bank / City | ~13 min |
| London Bridge | ~15 min |
| King's Cross / St Pancras | ~17 min |
| Waterloo | ~18 min |
| Oxford Circus / Soho | ~21 min |
| Marylebone | ~24 min |
| Victoria | ~24 min |
| Paddington | ~26 min |
Hackney Wick lifestyle profile
Lively
Café density
Food scene
Young professionals
Green space
Nightlife
Walkability
Gym density
Safety
Transport
Hackney Wick strengths
- ✓Excellent canal and park access
- ✓Creative venues and breweries
- ✓Young social crowd
Trade-offs
- →Overground-led commute
- →Patchy late-night transport
- →New-build pricing has risen
Who Hackney Wick suits best
- →social people who value cafés, food, and community
- →lively, social people who love bars and a buzzing neighbourhood
- →people looking for a well-rounded area with no major trade-offs
Frequently asked questions
What is Hackney Wick like to live in?
Canals, studios, breweries, and Olympic Park access, with a creative feel and improving transport. The main strengths are excellent canal and park access and creative venues and breweries.
What is the average rent in Hackney Wick?
The average 1-bedroom flat in Hackney Wick costs around £1,550 per month. A 2-bedroom flat costs around £2,000 per month (market review estimate).
How long is the commute from Hackney Wick?
The fastest commute from Hackney Wick is to Canary Wharf at approximately 10 minutes by public transport. The commute to Bank/City is around 13 minutes.
Is Hackney Wick a good area to live in London?
Hackney Wick is in Hackney, Zones 2 & 3. It's well-suited to social people who value cafés, food, and community. The main trade-off is: overground-led commute.
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