Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Ealing (87) is ahead of Camden (202)
Median price: Ealing (£499k) is ahead of Camden (£740k)
Transport: Camden (59/100) is ahead of Ealing (37/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Camden has a stronger transport score — 59/100 vs 37/100. Ealing is more affordable at £499k median vs £740k.
Camden scores higher on transport, but Ealing is the more affordable option.
Best for
Camden
Camden is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Ealing
Ealing suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Camden vs Ealing: what the data says
Overall, Camden scores higher on liveability (68/100 vs 58/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Ealing is more affordable — median price £499k vs £740k in Camden, a difference of around 33%. Over the past year prices changed +2.7% in Camden and -2.3% in Ealing.
Ealing has a lower crime rate (87 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 202 in Camden). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Camden edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 59/100 vs 37/100).
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