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Ealing vs Hounslow: which is the better place to live?
Is Ealing or Hounslow a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Ealing and Hounslow across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Hounslow wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 71.7/100 versus 71.6/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Ealing | Hounslow | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 71.6/100 | 71.7/100 | Hounslow |
| Better value | 52 | 54 | Hounslow |
| For families | 91.6 | 96.2 | Hounslow |
| For commuters | 57.5 | 48.3 | Ealing |
| For healthcare access | 70 | 70 | Level |
| Avg house price | £556,675 | £497,276 | Hounslow (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,139 | £2,186 | Ealing (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 92.3% | 100% | Hounslow |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 90.1% | 91.2% | Hounslow |
| Gera GP Access score | 70 | 70 | Level |
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Hounslow wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 71.7/100 vs 71.6/100.
| Verdict | Ealing | Hounslow | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71.6 | 71.7 | Hounslow (+0.1) |
| Better value | 52 | 54 | Hounslow (+2) |
| For families | 91.6 | 96.2 | Hounslow (+4.6) |
| For commuters | 57.5 | 48.3 | Ealing (+9.2) |
| For healthcare access | 70 | 70 | Level |
| Measure | Ealing | Hounslow |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £556,675 | £497,276 |
| Band D council tax | £2,139 | £2,186 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 92.3% | 100% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Gigabit broadband | 90.1% | 91.2% |
| Gera GP Access score | 70 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ealing or Hounslow a better place to live overall?
- Hounslow scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 71.7/100 versus 71.6/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.1 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Ealing or Hounslow?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Hounslow is better value. Average house prices are £556,675 in Ealing and £497,276 in Hounslow; Band D council tax is £2,139 versus £2,186 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Ealing or Hounslow better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Hounslow comes out ahead for families. Ealing has 92.3% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 101.7 per 1,000; Hounslow has 100% and 101.7 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Ealing or Hounslow?
- For connectivity, Ealing has 90.1% gigabit-capable premises and Hounslow has 91.2% (Ofcom, June 2026). Ealing leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Ealing or Hounslow?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Ealing scores 70 (West and North London ICB) and Hounslow 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).