Banstead vs Ealing
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Banstead offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Banstead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banstead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banstead
£677,179
Ealing
£825,109
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Ealing
81.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Ealing
97.2%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Ealing
431.9
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Ealing
72.6
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Ealing
£34,811
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Banstead more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £677,179 versus £825,109 in Ealing. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Ealing it is a flat at £501,687.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 56% pricier in Ealing (£2,121,438 vs £939,262).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Banstead (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Ealing (81.1 per 1,000), a 34% difference. The most common crime category in Banstead 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 EastSchool quality favours Banstead: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 97.2% in Ealing.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) 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 | Banstead | Ealing |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 82 |
| Primary | 3 | 65 |
| Secondary | 0 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 97.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Banstead enjoy 458.4 Mbps on average, while Ealing lags behind at 431.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 96.9% in Ealing. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 84.2% in Ealing.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (458 vs 432 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ealing is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Banstead's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £909 in Ealing. 66.6% of homes in Banstead 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 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Banstead has a population of 8,929 while Ealing has 366,952. Median household income is £38,581 in Banstead and £34,810.5 in Ealing. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 38.4 in Ealing. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 60% in Ealing.
| Indicator | Banstead | Ealing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 366,952 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 38.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £34,810.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 46% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 43% |
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