Ealing vs Henley-on-Thames
A side-by-side comparison of two popular UK areas based on official data.
| Metric | Ealing | Henley-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Region | London | South East |
| Type | Borough | Town |
| Median price | £525k | £580k |
| Price change (YoY) | 1.6% | -12.0% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 625 | 26 |
| Schools | 116 | 8 |
| Good/Outstanding | 113 | 8 |
| Transport | Excellent | Excellent |
| Population | 342,795 | 13,597 |
Ealing
Known as the Queen of the Suburbs, with excellent schools and the Elizabeth Line.
View full area guide →Henley-on-Thames
Picturesque Oxfordshire river town famous for the Royal Regatta and Thames-side living.
View full area guide →Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Ealing or Henley-on-Thames?
Ealing is more affordable with a median house price of £525k, compared to £580k in Henley-on-Thames.
Is Ealing or Henley-on-Thames safer?
Henley-on-Thames has a lower crime rate at 26 per 1,000 residents, compared to 625 per 1,000 in Ealing. Crime data is from Police.uk.
Which has better schools, Ealing or Henley-on-Thames?
Henley-on-Thames has a higher proportion of Good or Outstanding schools at 100%, compared to 97% in Ealing. Ratings are from Ofsted.
Should I live in Ealing or Henley-on-Thames?
It depends on your priorities. Ealing offers £525k median prices with excellent transport, while Henley-on-Thames has £580k median prices with excellent transport. Compare the full data to decide which suits your needs.