Ealing has faced the largest rent increases in London, with a 52.5% rise since December 2019. The current average rent is £2,089, surpassing the London average. In 2024, private rents rose by 9.3%, marking the fourth-highest increase in London. Londoners spend the highest percentage of their income on rent, indicating affordability issues. With 7,500 housing applications, the council struggles to provide affordable housing, often placing families far from their desired locations. The increase is attributed to market supply issues and improvements in transport.
The rental index report by HomeLet suggested rents in the borough rose by about 52.5% between December 2019 and December 2024, with average rent now at £2,089.
During 2024 alone, private rents in Ealing rose by 9.3%, the fourth-highest in London, indicating significant growth in rental prices.
Ealing, with 7,500 applications on its housing register, has seen many families placed hundreds of miles away from London due to high demand and low supply.
The council stated it cannot control private market rents but aims to ensure quality homes and prevent conversion into houses of multiple occupation (HMOs).
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