Boroughly > Compare > Ealing vs Hanwell
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 | Hanwell |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 3.6/10 | 4.4/10 |
| Schools | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Parks & green space | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Transport | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Hanwell is the cheaper of the two - roughly £555k against £625k, about 13% less. Over a 25-year mortgage that gap is the single biggest practical difference between them.
Ealing scores clearly better on lgbtq+ friendly - 7/10 against 5/10.
Ealing scores clearly better on buzz & nightlife - 6/10 against 3/10.
| 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 | Ealing | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Hanwell | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Hanwell is cheaper on average. Ealing runs about £625k to buy and £1,850/mo to rent a two-bed; Hanwell is around £555k and £1,650/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; Hanwell scores 8/10 and 8/10.
Ealing scores 8/10 for transport and Hanwell 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.