Peckham 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
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Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Peckham
Frank's Rooftop Bar in summer; everything-else-too in winter. Cheap-ish, creative, increasingly polished.
- ✓Strong food and nightlife
- ✓Cheaper than its northern counterparts
- ✓Big arts and music scene
- →No tube
- →Higher reported crime than neighbours
- →Variable street feel
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 Peckham or Ealing better to live in?
Ealing offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Peckham cheaper than Ealing?
Peckham and Ealing have similar rents — both around £1,550/month for a 1-bed flat.
Which has better transport — Peckham or Ealing?
Ealing scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 6/10). Peckham is served by Peckham Rye. Ealing is served by Ealing Broadway.
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