Greenford North
Ealing 006 · 5 sub-areas · 9,582 residents
Ealing 006 sits within the London Borough of Ealing, home to around 9,600 people and one of the more affordable corners of west London for renters. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,976 a month — noticeably below the central London going rate. With a Tube station under 700 metres away and a sub-10-minute connection to a major employment hub, it's well-placed for commuters who want value without sacrificing access.
Greenford North is a commuter neighbourhood within Ealing — train into London runs in around 7 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Greenford North?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £2,051 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Greenford North in Ealing
Living in Greenford North
This part of Ealing has a settled, mixed feel — not the buzzy high-street energy of some inner-west neighbourhoods, but a solid residential character with good green space close by. Around three-quarters of residents live within easy walking distance of a park or open space, with the nearest greenspace averaging just over 200 metres. That's a meaningful quality-of-life plus in a borough that can feel denser than it looks on a map.
On rent, Ealing 006 sits in a competitive but not punishing bracket for London. A one-bedroom runs about £1,583 a month; a two-bedroom is around £1,976; and a three-bedroom climbs to roughly £2,336. These figures are estimates — the official rent data only goes down to the council level, so we scale it using local sale prices to get a more accurate per-neighbourhood figure. Either way, you're paying meaningfully less than you would in Hammersmith or Kensington, while still getting fast access into central London.
Owner-occupation is higher here than in much of inner London — just over half of households own their home, with private renters making up around 32% and social renters about 15%. The age spread is fairly even across the working-age bands, with roughly a quarter of residents aged 35–49, suggesting a good share of established households rather than a purely transient renter population. The ethnic diversity index is high at 69, and just under half of residents were born in the UK — this is a genuinely cosmopolitan patch of west London.
Around a quarter of residents work from home, which is above the national norm and shapes the feel of the area during weekday hours. Those who do commute are well-served — the nearest Tube station is under 700 metres away. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on which pockets of the neighbourhood tend to be quieter or more active.
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Frequently asked
- Is Ealing 006 a nice place to live?
- It's a solid residential part of west London with good green space — around 74% of residents are within easy walking distance of a park — and fast rail connections into central London. It's not a high-profile neighbourhood, but it offers real value by London standards and a settled community feel. The main trade-off is a crime rate above the national average and a weaker Ofsted picture than you'd hope for.
- What is the rent in Ealing 006?
- A one-bedroom flat typically runs about £1,583 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,976, and a three-bedroom closer to £2,336. These are estimates based on local sale prices rather than directly observed rental data, so treat them as a reliable guide. Rents here rose around 0.9% year-on-year — a much slower pace than much of London in recent years.
- Is Ealing 006 safe?
- The crime rate is around 131 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. That's typical of much of west London rather than a specific local problem, but it's worth checking street-level crime data for the roads you're most interested in before deciding.
- What's the commute from Ealing 006 to central London?
- Very fast. The nearest mainline rail station is around 510 metres away — a six-minute walk — and the journey to a major central London employment hub takes about six minutes by public transport. The nearest Tube station is roughly 660 metres away. It's one of the better-connected parts of the borough for commuters.
- Who lives in Ealing 006?
- A fairly mixed community — just over half of households own their home, which is higher than much of inner west London. Around 23% of residents are aged 35–49, and about a quarter work from home. It's a notably international area, with just under half of residents born in the UK and an ethnic diversity index of 69.
- What schools are near Ealing 006?
- There are 94 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so options are plentiful. Around 28% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is roughly 1.9 km away. If schools are a priority, it's worth checking individual Ofsted reports rather than relying on the area's overall picture.