Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Ealing (36) is ahead of Southwark (59)
Transport: Southwark (53/100) is ahead of Ealing (40/100)
Liveability: Southwark (69/100) is ahead of Ealing (60/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Southwark has a stronger transport score — 53/100 vs 40/100. Prices are similar: £530k in Ealing vs £518k in Southwark.
The main gap is transport: Southwark scores 14 points higher.
Best for
Ealing
Ealing suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Best for
Southwark
Southwark is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Ealing vs Southwark: what the data says
Overall, Southwark scores higher on liveability (60/100 vs 69/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Southwark is more affordable — median price £518k vs £530k in Ealing, a difference of around 2%. Over the past year prices changed +8.9% in Ealing and +3.5% in Southwark.
Ealing has a lower crime rate (36 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 59 in Southwark). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Southwark edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 53/100 vs 40/100).
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