Affordability in Ealing
Homes in Ealing cost about 13.7× the typical full-time salary, versus 7.6× across England & Wales. That makes it harder to afford than most of the country.
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Renting in Ealing
| Property size | Average rent (pcm) | Change on a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £1,629 | +3.2% |
| 2 bed | £2,033 | +3.1% |
| 3 bed | £2,406 | +3.4% |
| 4+ bed | £3,287 | +2.6% |
| All sizes | £2,109 | +3.0% |
Who lives in Ealing
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
49.4%
Owner-occupied
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage
34.1%
Privately rented
Share of homes rented from a private landlord
45.2%
Degree-educated
Adults with a level-4+ qualification
19.5%
Children
Residents aged under 16
13.1%
Retired
Residents who are retired
35.9%
Work from home
Workers based mainly at home
35.7%
Car-free homes
Households with no car or van
5/10
Deprivation
1 = most deprived, 10 = least (IMD decile)
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in Ealing?
The median house price in Ealing is £540,000 (ONS, 2025), about 13.7× the typical full-time salary.
How much is rent in Ealing?
The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in Ealing is £2,033 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.
Where does this Ealing data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.
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