Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Merton (23) is ahead of Ealing (36)
Liveability: Merton (65/100) is ahead of Ealing (60/100)
Safety score: Merton (83/100) is ahead of Ealing (81/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Ealing and Merton are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Prices are similar: £530k in Ealing vs £539k in Merton.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Ealing
Ealing suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Merton
Merton suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Ealing vs Merton: what the data says
Overall, Merton scores higher on liveability (60/100 vs 65/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Ealing is more affordable — median price £530k vs £539k in Merton, a difference of around 2%. Over the past year prices changed +8.9% in Ealing and +2.0% in Merton.
Merton has a lower crime rate (23 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 39/100).
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