Addlestone vs Ealing
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Addlestone is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 46% lower. Addlestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Ealing
£825,109
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Ealing
81.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Ealing
97.2%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Ealing
431.9
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Ealing
72.6
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Ealing
£34,811
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £446,654, Addlestone undercuts Ealing (£825,109) by around 46% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Ealing it is a flat at £501,687.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 69% pricier in Ealing (£2,121,438 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addlestone prices grew faster — 12% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAddlestone has a crime rate of 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Ealing at 81.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Ealing it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 4 schools in Addlestone, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ealing, which has 82 schools, the figure is 97.2%.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ealing School Inspection Breakdown
97.2% of 82 schools (65 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Ealing |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 82 |
| Primary | 3 | 65 |
| Secondary | 1 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 97.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Addlestone averages 438.2 Mbps – ahead of Ealing's 431.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 96.9% in Ealing. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 84.2% in Ealing.
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (438 vs 432 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addlestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73 (C), while Ealing averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £909 in Ealing. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Ealing.
Ealing has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £34,810.5 in Ealing. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 38.4 in Ealing. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 46% in Ealing. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 60% in Ealing.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Ealing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 366,952 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 38.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £34,810.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 46% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 43% |
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