Tooting vs Ealing
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Ealing scores higher overall, though Tooting may offer better affordability.
Rent comparison
Tootingwinner
WandsworthEaling
EalingEaling is £50/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Tooting
South Asian food capital of London, plus Tooting Common and Lido. Cheaper than Clapham, with a stronger high street.
- ✓Outstanding South Asian food
- ✓Tooting Common and the Lido
- ✓Cheaper Zone 3 with direct Northern line
- →Northern line is the only tube option
- →Less of a bar scene
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 Tooting or Ealing better to live in?
Ealing scores higher overall, though Tooting may offer better affordability.
Is Tooting cheaper than Ealing?
Tooting is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,500 vs £1,550 in Ealing, a saving of £50/month.
Which has better transport — Tooting or Ealing?
Ealing scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 7/10). Tooting is served by Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec. Ealing is served by Ealing Broadway.
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