Summary
Rent prices in Ealing, London, have risen by about 52.5% over the past five years, making it the area with the highest increase in rents in London. The average rent in the borough is now slightly above the London average, while Londoners are spending a larger share of their income on rent than people in other UK regions.
Key Facts
- Ealing has seen a 52.5% rent increase from December 2019 to December 2024.
- The average monthly rent in Ealing is £2,089.
- This rent is higher than the London average of £2,071 and much higher than the UK average of £1,284.
- In 2024 alone, Ealing's rents increased by 9.3%.
- On average, Londoners use 37.9% of their income for rent, higher than the UK average of 32.6%.
- Ealing Council has 7,500 applications for housing assistance, with 200-250 new ones each month.
- Some families are placed far from London due to high local rents, such as one family relocated to Newcastle.
- Improved transport links, like the Elizabeth line, and limited housing supply are factors in rising rents.
