W5 (Ealing) represents a district in the active gentrification phase, currently ranking at the 81st percentile nationally for growth trajectory with a score of 56.0/100. Over the past five years, property prices have expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%, whilst rental income has grown substantially faster at 7.2% annually, suggesting stronger investor returns through lettings than capital appreciation. Population growth remains modest at 0.7% over the same period, indicating demographic stability rather than expansion. The disparity between rental and price growth reflects typical characteristics of regenerating urban areas where demand for rental accommodation outpaces headline valuation increases, presenting distinct investment profile considerations for different buyer categories.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Ealing · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.5 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
145 planning applications submitted in W5 over the last six months, 2 change of use, 21 demolition.
- Application for a Non-Material Amendment in (S96a) seeking to allow drawing amendments in relation to planning permission reference 254721VAR dated 10/02/2026 for: Minor Material Amendment (S.73) to vary condition 2 (approved plans), condition 3 (demolition) and condition 4 (structural method statement), to allow amendment to gable end facade retention, pursuant to planning permission 244581FUL dated 13/05/2025 as varied by 253652NMA dated 09/10/2025 for 'Construction of two storey, six bedroom dwellinghouse including roofspace accommodation (following demolition of existing building with retention of existing front facade); excavation of basement with recreational facilities, courtyard and sunken garden; incorporating rear terraces at first and second floor; restoration works to front elevation; installation of Air Source Heat Pumps within rear garden acoustic enclosure; and other associated works'Jun 2026 · pending
- Application for non-material amendment to planning permission reference 254771HH dated 13.02.2026 'Single storey rear extension and infill extension incorporating a terrace (following the demolition of ground floor walls and lean-to extensions to the rear); Roof extension with photovoltaic panels to dormer roof; Installation of 3 rooflights to the front roofslope; AC units and acoustic enclosure; Installation of an EV charger to the side elevation; Alteration to fenestration details alongside the front, rear and side elevations; Installation of photovoltaic panels to the rear gable roof slope'. Amendment seeks to replace stone lintels with brick to north & south facing elevations (ground and first floor) and on the east elevation (first and second floor), minor design change to the doors on the east elevation (ground floor), amended size of the lantern roof light, removal of the condenser unit enclosure from the north facing elevation, relocate condensor to front elevationJun 2026 · pending
- Single storey rear extension with patio (following demolition of existing rear addition); removal of treeJun 2026 · pending
Ealing (W5) common questions
Is Ealing up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Ealing (W5) as Active. Its trajectory score is 57/100 (Strong), in the top 18% of districts nationally. The score is up 7.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Ealing safe?
Ealing has a safety score of 75/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ealing?
The average property price in Ealing (W5) is £664k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ealing?
The median monthly rent in Ealing (W5) is £1,897 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ealing?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Greenford (UB6), Wembley (HA0), Willesden (NW10), Wembley (HA9), Southall (UB2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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