Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Redbridge (28) is ahead of Ealing (36)
Median price: Redbridge (£505k) is ahead of Ealing (£530k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Ealing and Redbridge are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Prices are similar: £530k in Ealing vs £505k in Redbridge.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Ealing
Ealing suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Best for
Redbridge
Redbridge suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Ealing vs Redbridge: what the data says
Overall, Redbridge scores higher on liveability (60/100 vs 61/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Redbridge is more affordable — median price £505k vs £530k in Ealing, a difference of around 5%. Over the past year prices changed +8.9% in Ealing and +11.0% in Redbridge.
Redbridge has a lower crime rate (28 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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