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Brent vs Ealing: which is the better place to live?
Is Brent or Ealing a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Brent and Ealing across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Ealing wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 71.6/100 versus 70.7/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Brent | Ealing | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 70.7/100 | 71.6/100 | Ealing |
| Better value | 50.2 | 52 | Ealing |
| For families | 91.9 | 91.6 | Brent |
| For commuters | 54.5 | 57.5 | Ealing |
| For healthcare access | 70 | 70 | Level |
| Avg house price | £547,995 | £556,675 | Brent (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,235 | £2,139 | Ealing (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 92.9% | 92.3% | Brent |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 84.9% | 90.1% | Ealing |
| Gera GP Access score | 70 | 70 | Level |
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Ealing wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 71.6/100 vs 70.7/100.
| Verdict | Brent | Ealing | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70.7 | 71.6 | Ealing (+0.9) |
| Better value | 50.2 | 52 | Ealing (+1.8) |
| For families | 91.9 | 91.6 | Brent (+0.3) |
| For commuters | 54.5 | 57.5 | Ealing (+3) |
| For healthcare access | 70 | 70 | Level |
| Measure | Brent | Ealing |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £547,995 | £556,675 |
| Band D council tax | £2,235 | £2,139 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 92.9% | 92.3% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Gigabit broadband | 84.9% | 90.1% |
| Gera GP Access score | 70 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Brent or Ealing a better place to live overall?
- Ealing scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 71.6/100 versus 70.7/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.9 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Brent or Ealing?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Ealing is better value. Average house prices are £547,995 in Brent and £556,675 in Ealing; Band D council tax is £2,235 versus £2,139 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Brent or Ealing better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Brent comes out ahead for families. Brent has 92.9% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 101.7 per 1,000; Ealing has 92.3% and 101.7 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Brent or Ealing?
- For connectivity, Brent has 84.9% gigabit-capable premises and Ealing has 90.1% (Ofcom, June 2026). Ealing leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Brent or Ealing?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Brent scores 70 (West and North London ICB) and Ealing scores 70 (West and North London ICB). The two are level for GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).