Key differences
Transport: Ealing (40/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (26/100)
Liveability: Ealing (60/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (53/100)
Median price: Hillingdon (£510k) is ahead of Ealing (£530k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Ealing has a stronger transport score — 40/100 vs 26/100. Prices are similar: £530k in Ealing vs £510k in Hillingdon.
Ealing scores higher on transport, but Hillingdon is the more affordable option.
Best for
Ealing
Ealing is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Hillingdon
Hillingdon suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Ealing vs Hillingdon: what the data says
Overall, Ealing scores higher on liveability (60/100 vs 53/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hillingdon is more affordable — median price £510k vs £530k in Ealing, a difference of around 4%. Over the past year prices changed +8.9% in Ealing and +6.1% in Hillingdon.
Hillingdon has a lower crime rate (32 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 36 in Ealing). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Ealing edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 40/100 vs 26/100).
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