Wimbledon 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

Wimbledon

Merton
1-bed flat£1,700/mo
2-bed flat£2,200/mo
Zone(s)3

Ealingwinner

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

Wimbledon is £150/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.

Lifestyle comparison

Lively

Wimbledon
4
Ealing
5

Green space

Wimbledon
10
Ealing
9

Nightlife

Wimbledon
4
Ealing
4

Café density

Wimbledon
6
Ealing
6

Gym density

Wimbledon
7
Ealing
7

Walkability

Wimbledon
7
Ealing
6

Food scene

Wimbledon
6
Ealing
6

Young professionals

Wimbledon
6
Ealing
6

Safety

Wimbledon
9
Ealing
8

Transport

Wimbledon
7
Ealing
9

Wimbledon

Suburban, leafy, family-friendly — and home to one of the biggest urban commons in the world.

  • Wimbledon Common
  • Safe, quiet streets
  • Fast rail into Waterloo
  • Quiet at night
  • Slower journeys to East London

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 Wimbledon or Ealing better to live in?

Ealing offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.

Is Wimbledon cheaper than Ealing?

Ealing is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,550 vs £1,700 in Wimbledon, a saving of £150/month.

Which has better transport — Wimbledon or Ealing?

Ealing scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 7/10). Wimbledon is served by Wimbledon. Ealing is served by Ealing Broadway.

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