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Hackney vs Havering: which is the better place to live?
Is Hackney or Havering a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Hackney and Havering across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Hackney wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 69.3/100 versus 68.4/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Hackney | Havering | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 69.3/100 | 68.4/100 | Hackney |
| Better value | 50.9 | 51.2 | Havering |
| For families | 96.2 | 94.2 | Hackney |
| For commuters | 63.9 | 62.4 | Hackney |
| For healthcare access | 37 | 37 | Level |
| Avg house price | £612,501 | £446,877 | Havering (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,060 | £2,425 | Hackney (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 96.7% | Hackney |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 89.5% | 90.7% | Havering |
| Gera GP Access score | 37 | 37 | Level |
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Hackney wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 69.3/100 vs 68.4/100.
| Verdict | Hackney | Havering | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69.3 | 68.4 | Hackney (+0.9) |
| Better value | 50.9 | 51.2 | Havering (+0.3) |
| For families | 96.2 | 94.2 | Hackney (+2) |
| For commuters | 63.9 | 62.4 | Hackney (+1.5) |
| For healthcare access | 37 | 37 | Level |
| Measure | Hackney | Havering |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £612,501 | £446,877 |
| Band D council tax | £2,060 | £2,425 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 96.7% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Gigabit broadband | 89.5% | 90.7% |
| Gera GP Access score | 37 | 37 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hackney or Havering a better place to live overall?
- Hackney scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 69.3/100 versus 68.4/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.9 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Hackney or Havering?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Havering is better value. Average house prices are £612,501 in Hackney and £446,877 in Havering; Band D council tax is £2,060 versus £2,425 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Hackney or Havering better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Hackney comes out ahead for families. Hackney has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 101.7 per 1,000; Havering has 96.7% and 101.7 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Hackney or Havering?
- For connectivity, Hackney has 89.5% gigabit-capable premises and Havering has 90.7% (Ofcom, June 2026). Hackney leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Hackney or Havering?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Hackney scores 37 (North East London ICB) and Havering scores 37 (North East London ICB). The two are level for GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).