Boroughly > Compare > Dalston vs Hackney
Two areas people weigh against each other constantly. Here's the honest side-by-side - price, the seven life scores, and who each one actually suits.
| Criterion | Dalston | Hackney |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 2.4/10 | 2.3/10 |
| Schools | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Parks & green space | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Transport | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 9/10 | 9/10 |
They share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same (£600k); street-by-street prices will still differ, so compare actual listings.
Hackney scores clearly better on parks & green space - 8/10 against 6/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Hackney | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Dalston | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Dalston | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Hackney | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Neither on the headline figure: they share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same. Dalston runs about £600k to buy and £2,150/mo to rent a two-bed; Hackney is around £600k and £2,200/mo.
Hackney scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Dalston scores 6/10 for schools and 6/10 for parks; Hackney scores 7/10 and 8/10.
Dalston scores 8/10 for transport and Hackney scores 7/10. Journey times depend far more on where you're actually going than on a general score - set your real destinations on the Boroughly map to compare door to door.