Barnet vs Ealing
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barnet offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Barnet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnet edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnet
£696,626
Ealing
£825,109
Crime Rate
Barnet
66.8
Ealing
81.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnet
98.0%
Ealing
97.2%
Avg Download Speed
Barnet
300.2
Ealing
431.9
EPC Rating
Barnet
71.4
Ealing
72.6
Median Income
Barnet
£36,651
Ealing
£34,811
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonThe average house price in Barnet is £696,626, which is 16% less than Ealing at £825,109. The most affordable entry point in Barnet is a flat at £371,853, while in Ealing it is a flat at £501,687.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Ealing (£2,121,438 vs £1,274,133).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnet prices grew faster — 16% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime is lower in Barnet (66.8 per 1,000) compared to Ealing (81.1 per 1,000), a 21% difference. The most common crime category in Barnet 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 LondonBarnet has 98% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 97.2% in Ealing. Barnet has 117 schools in total, while Ealing has 82.
Barnet School Inspection Breakdown
98% of 117 schools (90 primary, 27 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 | Barnet | Ealing |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 117 | 82 |
| Primary | 90 | 65 |
| Secondary | 27 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 98% | 97.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ealing offers faster average downloads at 431.9 Mbps, compared to 300.2 Mbps in Barnet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barnet and 96.9% in Ealing. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barnet and 84.2% in Ealing.
Ealing is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (432 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ealing are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Barnet. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Barnet and £909 in Ealing. 67.7% of homes in Barnet 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 67.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,651 in Barnet and £34,810.5 in Ealing. The median age is 41.5 in Barnet and 38.4 in Ealing. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Barnet and 60% in Ealing. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Barnet versus 46% in Ealing.
| Indicator | Barnet | Ealing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 388,143 | 366,952 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 38.4 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £34,810.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 46% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 43% |
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