Kentish Town 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
Kentish Town
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EalingKentish Town is £200/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
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Transport
Kentish Town
The unflashy Camden — same Northern line, cheaper rent, fewer tourists.
- ✓Northern line + Thameslink in one station
- ✓Hampstead Heath a 15-minute walk
- ✓Good pubs
- →High street is functional rather than charming
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 Kentish Town or Ealing better to live in?
Ealing offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Kentish Town cheaper than Ealing?
Ealing is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,550 vs £1,750 in Kentish Town, a saving of £200/month.
Which has better transport — Kentish Town or Ealing?
Ealing scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 8/10). Kentish Town is served by Kentish Town. Ealing is served by Ealing Broadway.
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