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

Peckhamwinner

Southwark
1-bed flat£1,550/mo
2-bed flat£2,000/mo
Zone(s)2

Ealing

Ealing
1-bed flat£1,550/mo
2-bed flat£2,000/mo
Zone(s)3

Lifestyle comparison

Lively

Peckham
8
Ealing
5

Green space

Peckham
6
Ealing
9

Nightlife

Peckham
9
Ealing
4

Café density

Peckham
8
Ealing
6

Gym density

Peckham
5
Ealing
7

Walkability

Peckham
7
Ealing
6

Food scene

Peckham
9
Ealing
6

Young professionals

Peckham
8
Ealing
6

Safety

Peckham
5
Ealing
8

Transport

Peckham
6
Ealing
9

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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