Ealing vs Hendon
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Ealing scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Hendon.
Rent comparison
Ealing
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BarnetEaling is £150/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
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Nightlife
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Walkability
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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
Hendon
Outer-north value with Northern line access, Middlesex University nearby, and practical rather than fashionable amenities.
- ✓Good affordability for north-west London
- ✓Northern line into central London
- ✓Everyday shops and restaurants
- →Longer journeys to east and south London
- →Less nightlife
- →Main roads can feel car-led
Frequently asked questions
Is Ealing or Hendon better to live in?
Ealing scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Hendon.
Is Ealing cheaper than Hendon?
Hendon is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,400 vs £1,550 in Ealing, a saving of £150/month.
Which has better transport — Ealing or Hendon?
Ealing scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 6/10). Ealing is served by Ealing Broadway. Hendon is served by Hendon Central.
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