Key differences
Median price: Ealing (£530k) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (£725k)
Crime rate /1k: Richmond upon Thames (15) is ahead of Ealing (36)
Liveability: Richmond upon Thames (67/100) is ahead of Ealing (60/100)
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The Verdict
Richmond upon Thames has a stronger liveability score — 67/100 vs 60/100. Ealing is more affordable at £530k median vs £725k.
Ealing is cheaper, but Richmond upon Thames scores higher on liveability.
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Ealing
Ealing is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
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Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames suits buyers who want the strongest overall quality of life.
Ealing vs Richmond upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Richmond upon Thames 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 £725k in Richmond upon Thames, a difference of around 27%. Over the past year prices changed +8.9% in Ealing and +11.8% in Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (15 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 34/100).
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