Dalston vs Ealing
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Ealing offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Dalston
HackneyEalingwinner
EalingDalston is £200/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Dalston
Late nights, Turkish grills, and Ridley Road Market. Loud, young, and not especially restful.
- ✓Best-in-class nightlife
- ✓Diverse food (especially Turkish)
- ✓Overground to most of London
- →Noisy
- →Limited green space
- →Can feel oversaturated
Ealing
Green, suburban West-London with the Elizabeth line cutting the commute to Paddington and the City.
- ✓Elizabeth line is transformative
- ✓Big green spaces (Walpole Park, Pitshanger)
- ✓Safer, calmer feel
- →Sprawly and less walkable
- →Quieter than Zone 2
Frequently asked questions
Is Dalston or Ealing better to live in?
Ealing offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Dalston cheaper than Ealing?
Ealing is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,550 vs £1,750 in Dalston, a saving of £200/month.
Which has better transport — Dalston or Ealing?
Ealing scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 7/10). Dalston is served by Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland. Ealing is served by Ealing Broadway.
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