Home to renowned film studios and birthplace of British rock music, the London borough of Ealing’s position on the map is firmly established and has been reaffirmed thanks to the arrival of the Elizabeth line.
Dubbed Queen of the Suburbs in the early 20th century, Ealing has long been a popular area and now a new wave of tenants is moving in.
Served historically by the Central and District Lines, its new connectivity brings the borough closer than ever to the heart of the capital, despite its westerly location.
Having undergone a residential renaissance in recent years, Ealing offers relative value for money in comparison with the likes of the south west and is now experiencing increased demand from tenants across all levels of the market. Providing residents with a wealth of green space – particularly on its northern and western edges – independent cafés and restaurants and well established schools, it’s easy to see why Ealing is appealing.
Traditionally favoured by domestic tenants working within the finance, tech and pharmaceutical sectors and young families in pursuit of more space, the suburb’s desirability and newfound accessibility is also being recognised by international tenants. Corporate relocation in the area is also high, with Ealing a desired location for many professional families relocated by companies such as Sky in nearby Isleworth and GKS in Brentford.
In the first six months of this year we saw 60 per cent more applicants registering to move to the locality, compared with the same time period in 2021, which means rental demand now far outweighs supply. It’s likely that the cost of living and concern for energy prices will be additional factors for tenants to consider when choosing to move.
Edwardian and Victorian architecture abounds and properties range from one- bedroom flats – either conversions or luxury new developments – to quaint Victorian terraced cottages and large double-fronted detached mansions. Rents are generally guided from £1,500 per month for a one-bedroom flat, while best in class family homes can command upwards of £5,000 per month.
Following the rental recovery in the capital, and having seen 8.6 per cent annual rental price growth in West London, I anticipate tenants will continue to look to Ealing for its relative value in comparison to the likes of Prime Central London and North London which have seen increases of 13.7 per cent and 18.6 per cent respectively.
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