Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Sutton (21) is ahead of Ealing (36)
Median price: Sutton (£472k) is ahead of Ealing (£530k)
Transport: Ealing (40/100) is ahead of Sutton (33/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Ealing has a stronger transport score — 40/100 vs 33/100. Sutton is more affordable at £472k median vs £530k.
Ealing scores higher on transport, but Sutton is the more affordable option.
Best for
Ealing
Ealing is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Sutton
Sutton suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Ealing vs Sutton: what the data says
Overall, Sutton scores higher on liveability (60/100 vs 62/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Sutton is more affordable — median price £472k vs £530k in Ealing, a difference of around 11%. Over the past year prices changed +8.9% in Ealing and +2.5% in Sutton.
Sutton has a lower crime rate (21 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 33/100).
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