Key differences
Median price: Barking and Dagenham (£362k) is ahead of Ealing (£499k)
Transport: Ealing (37/100) is ahead of Barking and Dagenham (30/100)
Liveability: Ealing (58/100) is ahead of Barking and Dagenham (53/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Ealing has a stronger transport score — 37/100 vs 30/100. Barking and Dagenham is more affordable at £362k median vs £499k.
Barking and Dagenham is cheaper, but Ealing scores higher on transport.
Best for
Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Ealing
Ealing is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Barking and Dagenham vs Ealing: what the data says
Overall, Ealing scores higher on liveability (53/100 vs 58/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Barking and Dagenham is more affordable — median price £362k vs £499k in Ealing, a difference of around 28%. Over the past year prices changed +1.7% in Barking and Dagenham and -2.3% in Ealing.
Barking and Dagenham has a lower crime rate (86 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 87 in Ealing). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Ealing edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 37/100 vs 30/100).
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