Key differences
Transport: Lambeth (53/100) is ahead of Ealing (40/100)
Crime rate /1k: Ealing (36) is ahead of Lambeth (51)
Liveability: Lambeth (67/100) is ahead of Ealing (60/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Lambeth has a stronger transport score — 53/100 vs 40/100. Prices are similar: £530k in Ealing vs £540k in Lambeth.
Ealing is cheaper, but Lambeth scores higher on transport.
Best for
Ealing
Ealing suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Lambeth
Lambeth is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Ealing vs Lambeth: what the data says
Overall, Lambeth scores higher on liveability (60/100 vs 67/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Ealing is more affordable — median price £530k vs £540k in Lambeth, a difference of around 2%. Over the past year prices changed +8.9% in Ealing and +7.1% in Lambeth.
Ealing has a lower crime rate (36 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 51 in Lambeth). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Lambeth edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 53/100 vs 40/100).
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