Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Ealing (87) is ahead of Hounslow (98)
Median price: Hounslow (£440k) is ahead of Ealing (£499k)
Transport: Ealing (37/100) is ahead of Hounslow (31/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Ealing has a stronger transport score — 37/100 vs 31/100. Hounslow is more affordable at £440k median vs £499k.
Ealing scores higher on transport, but Hounslow is the more affordable option.
Best for
Ealing
Ealing is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Hounslow
Hounslow suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Ealing vs Hounslow: what the data says
Overall, Ealing scores higher on liveability (58/100 vs 57/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hounslow is more affordable — median price £440k vs £499k in Ealing, a difference of around 12%. Over the past year prices changed -2.3% in Ealing and +1.7% in Hounslow.
Ealing has a lower crime rate (87 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 98 in Hounslow). 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 31/100).
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