Estimated population
Total resident population recorded for the London Borough of Ealing in the latest local authority profile.
ONS population estimate, 2025
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Total resident population recorded for the London Borough of Ealing in the latest local authority profile.
ONS population estimate, 2025VAT and/or PAYE-registered enterprises recorded within the London Borough of Ealing.
IDBR snapshot, 14 March 2025Individual workplaces and operating sites located throughout Ealing’s commercial districts and town centres.
Business locations, March 2025Ealing covers a large West London area from Acton and Ealing to Southall, Greenford, Northolt and Perivale.
Approximately 5,554 hectaresJobs located across Ealing’s economy, including retail, manufacturing, health, education, transport and services.
ONS jobs density data, 2024The present London Borough of Ealing was formed from the former municipal boroughs of Ealing, Southall and Acton.
Formed in April 1965
The London Borough of Ealing is one of West London’s most commercially active and culturally diverse locations. It combines the metropolitan centre of Ealing with busy town centres and high streets in Acton, Southall, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale and Park Royal. Its economy benefits from strong transport connections, proximity to Heathrow, established industrial space, independent businesses and growing creative, retail, hospitality and professional-service sectors.
For customers, Ealing offers a wide choice of restaurants, local shops, health providers, trades, property services, education specialists and professional firms. For businesses, the borough provides access to West London customers, skilled workers, high-street footfall, industrial estates and fast links into central London, Heathrow and the wider Thames Valley economy.
Ealing combines West London connectivity, established town centres, Park Royal industrial strength, Southall’s specialist retail economy and a diverse customer base, making it a strong borough for local businesses, SMEs and growing employers.
Elizabeth line, Underground, National Rail, bus and road links connect Ealing businesses with central London, Heathrow Airport and the wider West London economy.
North Acton, Park Royal and Old Oak support new workspace, industrial activity, logistics, manufacturing, food production, creative businesses and emerging innovation.
Ealing’s film heritage, local venues, studios, cultural organisations and creative professionals support media, design, arts, events and digital businesses.
Southall, Ealing Broadway, Acton, Greenford and Hanwell support restaurants, cafes, independent shops, specialist retail, hospitality and everyday local services.
Ealing’s large resident population, strong employment base and West London labour market give businesses access to staff across professional, technical and service roles.
Businesses can operate across metropolitan town-centre locations, local high streets, industrial estates, creative workspaces and neighbourhood service areas.
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Ealing offers West London connectivity, varied neighbourhoods, strong town centres, green spaces and access to employment across retail, health, education, manufacturing, transport, hospitality and professional services.
Ealing includes town-centre apartments, Victorian and Edwardian homes, family housing, new developments and residential neighbourhoods across Ealing, Acton, Southall, Hanwell, Greenford, Northolt and Perivale.
Diverse neighbourhoodsHousing and commercial costs vary by neighbourhood, with busy centres such as Ealing Broadway and Acton often commanding higher prices than some outer parts of the borough.
Varied West London pricingResidents, workers and visitors benefit from Elizabeth line, Underground, National Rail, bus and road connections linking Ealing with central London, Heathrow and wider West London.
Excellent connectivityWalpole Park, Ealing Common, Gunnersbury Park, Northala Fields, Horsenden Hill and local open spaces provide room for exercise, recreation, family time and community events.
Parks and open spacesEaling is home to the University of West London, local colleges, schools, training providers, libraries and community learning services across the borough.
Learning and skillsEmployment opportunities span retail, health and social care, education, manufacturing, transport, hospitality, construction, professional services and creative industries.
Diverse job marketLocal consideration: Ealing’s position between central London and Heathrow gives residents and businesses strong access to customers, jobs and transport, while local costs and footfall vary across its town centres and neighbourhoods.
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Ealing is known for its West London town centres, Ealing Studios, Walpole Park, Ealing Broadway, Southall’s food and retail offer, Acton’s growth areas and strong transport links to central London and Heathrow.
The latest Nomis local authority profile records 17,835 VAT and/or PAYE-registered enterprises in Ealing, with 19,375 local business units across the borough.
Ealing Broadway is a major shopping and commercial centre, while Southall is widely known for South Asian restaurants, fashion, jewellery, textiles and specialist shops. Acton, Hanwell and Greenford also support local shops, cafes and neighbourhood services.
Key sectors include retail, health and social care, education, manufacturing, transport and storage, hospitality, construction, property services, professional services, media and creative industries.
Costs vary across the borough. Ealing Broadway, Acton and well-connected areas can be more expensive, while other neighbourhoods may offer different price points for housing, local services and commercial space.
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