Cost of Living in Ealing
London
Borough
Population: 341,000
Average House Price
£589.6k
+103% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£45,586
+17% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£2,478/mo
+107% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,101Band D / yr
Energy£157/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£34.00/ mo
Bus Pass£87.30/ mo
House Prices in Ealing
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£589,570
Detached£1,091,400
Semi-detached£695,500
Terraced£604,550
Flat / Apartment£470,800
House prices in Ealing have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Ealing
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£45,586
Mean£52,624
Median hourly rate£22.40/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£31,096
Upper quartile (75th)£63,020
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+16.8%
£6,547 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Ealing
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Ealing each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £2,478 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £175 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £157 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £34.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £226 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £344 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £184 |
| Estimated Total | £3,634 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Ealing
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£87.30
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.73
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£226
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Ealing
- What is the average house price in Ealing?
- The average house price in Ealing is £589,570, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £1,091,400, while flats and apartments average £470,800. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Ealing?
- The median annual salary in Ealing is £45,586, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £6,547 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £31,096 (lower quartile) to £63,020 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Ealing?
- Average monthly rent in Ealing is £2,478 per month. Rents have increased by +1.1% over the past year.
- Is Ealing an affordable place to live?
- Ealing is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 65% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £2,478, while the median annual salary is £45,586 (approximately £3,799 per month before tax).
- How does Ealing compare to London?
- The average house price in Ealing is £589,570, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Ealing is £38,570 more expensive than the London average.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Ealing?
- House prices in Ealing are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £589,570 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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