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Ealing Rent Hikes Hit 52.5% Amid Housing Crisis

7/28/2025

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Ealing tenants are experiencing the steepest rent hikes in London, with a 52.5% increase projected by December 2024.
The average rent in Ealing stands at £2,089, exceeding both the London average of £2,071 and the UK average of £1,284.
Ealing Council has received 7,500 housing applications, resulting in many families being relocated outside London.
Contributing factors to rising rents include limited housing supply and enhanced transport connectivity from the Elizabeth line.

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Story summary

Ealing tenants are experiencing the steepest rent hikes in London, with a 52.5% increase projected by December 2024.
The average rent in Ealing stands at £2,089, exceeding both the London average of £2,071 and the UK average of £1,284.
Ealing Council has received 7,500 housing applications, resulting in many families being relocated outside London.
Contributing factors to rising rents include limited housing supply and enhanced transport connectivity from the Elizabeth line.