Key differences
Median price: Croydon (£370k) is ahead of Ealing (£499k)
Transport: Ealing (37/100) is ahead of Croydon (34/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Croydon and Ealing are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Croydon is more affordable at £370k median vs £499k.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Croydon
Croydon suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Ealing
Ealing suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Croydon vs Ealing: what the data says
Overall, Ealing scores higher on liveability (57/100 vs 58/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Croydon is more affordable — median price £370k vs £499k in Ealing, a difference of around 26%. Over the past year prices changed +0.2% in Croydon and -2.3% in Ealing.
Croydon 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 34/100).
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