Ealing vs Blackheath
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
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EalingBlackheath
LewishamBlackheath is £150/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
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Transport
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
Blackheath
A village-like south-east option with the heath, handsome streets, and a calmer profile near Greenwich.
- ✓Huge open heath
- ✓Attractive village centre
- ✓Quiet, well-kept residential streets
- →Rail-only commute
- →Expensive for south-east London
- →Quiet evening scene
Frequently asked questions
Is Ealing or Blackheath better to live in?
Ealing offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Ealing cheaper than Blackheath?
Ealing is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,550 vs £1,700 in Blackheath, a saving of £150/month.
Which has better transport — Ealing or Blackheath?
Ealing scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 5/10). Ealing is served by Ealing Broadway. Blackheath is served by Blackheath.
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