Key differences
Median price: Newham (£420k) is ahead of Ealing (£530k)
Transport: Newham (52/100) is ahead of Ealing (40/100)
Crime rate /1k: Newham (26) is ahead of Ealing (36)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Newham has a stronger transport score — 52/100 vs 40/100. Newham is more affordable at £420k median vs £530k.
The main gap is transport: Newham scores 12 points higher.
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Ealing
Ealing suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
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Newham
Newham is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Ealing vs Newham: what the data says
Overall, Newham scores higher on liveability (60/100 vs 66/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Newham is more affordable — median price £420k vs £530k in Ealing, a difference of around 21%. Over the past year prices changed +8.9% in Ealing and +0.8% in Newham.
Newham has a lower crime rate (26 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 36 in Ealing). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Newham edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 52/100 vs 40/100).
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