Ealing · London

Living in Ealing

Ealing sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos.

Average to buy
£560k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1850/mo
vs London average
+1%
Est. to central London
~45 min
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How Ealing scores

Safety8/10
Schools9/10
Parks & green space8/10
Transport8/10
Diversity & inclusion8/10
LGBTQ+ friendly7/10
Buzz & nightlife6/10

On your doorstep

Day to day, Ealing gives you a halal butcher, a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots, a mosque, churches, a big park and a pool or leisure centre.

✓ a halal butcher✓ a Lidl or Aldi✓ a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons)✓ a Waitrose or M&S✓ gyms✓ barbers✓ beauticians✓ veggie & vegan spots✓ a mosque✓ churches✓ a big park✓ a pool or leisure centre

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Ealing tends to work best for families prioritising schools and safety.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£560k — 1% above the London average of £553k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1850 per month
Indicative household income to buy≈ £110k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Ealing a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Ealing scores 8/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 8/10 for transport. It tends to suit families prioritising schools and safety.

How much does a home in Ealing cost in 2026?

Around £560k on average to buy (1% above the London average) and roughly £1850 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £110k with a 10% deposit.

Is Ealing well connected?

Ealing scores 8/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 45 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Hanwell£500k avg · safety 7/10Acton£545k avg · safety 7/10Brentford£520k avg · safety 7/10
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