Boroughly > Compare > Ealing vs Acton
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 | Ealing | Acton |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 3.7/10 | 4.2/10 |
| Schools | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Parks & green space | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Transport | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 6/10 | 5/10 |
Acton is the cheaper of the two - roughly £513k against £620k, about 21% less. Over a 25-year mortgage that gap is the single biggest practical difference between them.
Ealing scores clearly better on schools - 9/10 against 7/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Ealing | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Ealing | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Acton | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Acton | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Acton is cheaper on average. Ealing runs about £620k to buy and £1,850/mo to rent a two-bed; Acton is around £513k and £1,800/mo.
Ealing scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Ealing scores 9/10 for schools and 8/10 for parks; Acton scores 7/10 and 7/10.
Ealing scores 8/10 for transport and Acton scores 8/10. 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.