Ealing: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
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Ealing DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Ealing
The Ealing rental market in Greater London is active and competitive, with average rents around £2,014 pcm and rents up roughly 6.6% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across W5, W13.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Ealing.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedHigh
- 2 bedMedium
- 3 bedVery high
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
15 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Ealing.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- City workers
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £824 | £9,888 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,570 | £18,840 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,962 | £23,544 |
| 3-bed house | £2,511 | £30,132 |
| 4-bed house | £3,237 | £38,844 |
Featured properties in Ealing
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across W5, W13.
Buying in Ealing
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£658,000
Price growth (1yr)
+2.4%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Challenging — higher entry prices
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Ealing face medium competition with prices around £658,000 and growth of about 2.4% over the last year. Challenging — higher entry prices.
Investing in Ealing
With an average property price near £658,000 and gross yields around 5%, Ealing offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 2.4% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.7/10What tenants are looking for
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- 12 bed flats
- 2Family homes near schools
- 3Properties near the station
- 4Homes with parking
Family living & schools in Ealing
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Ealing | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Ealing Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Ealing Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Ealing Community College | Secondary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| The Ealing Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
Family facilities
- Ealing Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Ealing
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Ealing Brasserie
2.1 mi from Ealing centre
Spice of Ealing
2.3 mi from Ealing centre
Bella Cucina
1.3 mi from Ealing centre
The Garden Kitchen
0.2 mi from Ealing centre
Ealing Tandoori
2.3 mi from Ealing centre
Coffee & Co, Ealing
1.8 mi from Ealing centre
Socialising in Ealing
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Ealing
2.2 mi from Ealing centre
The Railway Tavern
1.9 mi from Ealing centre
Vault Bar
0.9 mi from Ealing centre
Ealing Live Lounge
1.1 mi from Ealing centre
The Riverside Inn
2.3 mi from Ealing centre
Ealing Shopping Centre
0.2 mi from Ealing centre
Things to do in Ealing
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Ealing Sports & Fitness
1.3 mi from Ealing centre
Ealing Cricket Club
0.4 mi from Ealing centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.2 mi from Ealing centre
Ealing Cinema
0.3 mi from Ealing centre
Riverside Walking Route
1.7 mi from Ealing centre
Ealing Adventure Park
1.2 mi from Ealing centre
Commuting from Ealing
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 35 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 28 min |
| Reading | Train | 26 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 22 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 12 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 20 min |
Local developments in Ealing
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Ealing town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near W5
Approved
Ealing retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Ealing
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EPC Assessors in Ealing
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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View property photographersRenting & compliance in Ealing
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Ealing must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Greater London.
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