Borough one of the most stable in the capital

Ealing is one of the 10 most recession-resident London boroughs, according to latest research.

Estate agents Knight Frank placed Ealing seventh in a poll of the most stable London boroughs. The study was based on a range of factors including average house prices, employment growth and population growth.

Richmond-upon-Thames topped the list, followed by Kingston-Upon-Thames, Bromley, Kensington and Chelsea, Wandsworth, Southwark, Ealing, Lambeth, Greenwhich and Bexley.

The average house price in Ealing rose to £364,832 last year according to the estate agents - a 15.7% rise on the previous year.

February 21, 2008