Bricket Wood vs Ealing
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bricket Wood is about 27% cheaper on average. Bricket Wood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bricket Wood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bricket Wood
£605,503
Ealing
£825,109
Crime Rate
Bricket Wood
64.0
Ealing
81.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bricket Wood
100.0%
Ealing
97.2%
Avg Download Speed
Bricket Wood
448.5
Ealing
431.9
EPC Rating
Bricket Wood
70.1
Ealing
72.6
Median Income
Bricket Wood
£39,437
Ealing
£34,811
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Bricket Wood is £605,503, which is 27% less than Ealing at £825,109. The most affordable entry point in Bricket Wood is a flat at £287,500, while in Ealing it is a flat at £501,687.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 65% pricier in Ealing (£2,121,438 vs £733,959).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ealing prices grew faster — 5% vs -12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 64 offences per 1,000 people, Bricket Wood is the safer of the two – 27% lower than Ealing's 81.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bricket Wood 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 East of EnglandBricket Wood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 97.2% in Ealing. Bricket Wood has 1 schools in total, while Ealing has 82.
Bricket Wood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 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 | Bricket Wood | Ealing |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 82 |
| Primary | 1 | 65 |
| Secondary | 0 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 97.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bricket Wood offers faster average downloads at 448.5 Mbps, compared to 431.9 Mbps in Ealing. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Bricket Wood and 96.9% in Ealing. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Bricket Wood and 84.2% in Ealing.
Bricket Wood is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (449 vs 432 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ealing are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Bricket Wood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,280 in Bricket Wood and £909 in Ealing. 63.8% of homes in Bricket Wood 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 63.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,436.5 in Bricket Wood and £34,810.5 in Ealing. The median age is 42.6 in Bricket Wood and 38.4 in Ealing. Employment rates stand at 62% in Bricket Wood and 60% in Ealing. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bricket Wood versus 46% in Ealing.
| Indicator | Bricket Wood | Ealing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,624 | 366,952 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 38.4 |
| Median Household Income | £39,436.5 | £34,810.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 46% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 46.3% | 43% |
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