Is Hackney or Lambeth better for families?

Lambeth tends to be better for families, with comparable schools and lower crime rates.

Is Hackney safer than Lambeth?

No — Lambeth has a lower crime rate (89 per 1,000 residents) compared to Hackney (96 per 1,000).

Is Hackney more expensive than Lambeth?

Yes — Hackney is more expensive. Median property price in Hackney is £580k, compared to £540k in Lambeth.

Which has better transport links, Hackney or Lambeth?

Lambeth has better transport connectivity (score 55/100 vs 47/100). .

Which is better for first-time buyers, Hackney or Lambeth?

For first-time buyers, Lambeth is more accessible on price (£540k median). Use LondonIQ's affordability calculator to see stamp duty costs and required income for specific postcodes.

Hackney vs Lambeth — Crime, Schools, Prices & Transport

Lambeth wins on 4 out of 8 metrics.

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Head-to-head comparison

MetricHackneyLambeth

Liveability67/10067/100

Median price£580k£540k ✓

Safety score78/10081/100 ✓

Crime rate /1k9689 ✓

Transport47/10055/100 ✓

Zone 1 commute— min— min

Good schools—%—%

Investment score—/100—/100

Hackney vs Lambeth: what the data says

Overall, Lambeth scores higher on liveability (67/100 vs 67/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Lambeth is more affordable — median price £540k vs £580k in Hackney, a difference of around 7%. Over the past year prices changed +20.4% in Hackney and +7.1% in Lambeth.

Lambeth has a lower crime rate (89 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 96 in Hackney). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Lambeth edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 55/100 vs 47/100).

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Hackney vs Lambeth: what the data says

Overall, Lambeth scores higher on liveability (67/100 vs 67/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Lambeth is more affordable — median price £540k vs £580k in Hackney, a difference of around 7%. Over the past year prices changed +20.4% in Hackney and +7.1% in Lambeth.

Lambeth has a lower crime rate (89 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 96 in Hackney). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Lambeth edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 55/100 vs 47/100).