02. Ealing now and next
Evidence to action Ealing now
There are existing challenges the cultural infrastructure plan will need to respond to as well as opportunities for culture to be embedded and maximise impact.
Disparity in town centre performance
Some of Ealing's high streets and town centres are well connected with a diverse offer, while other towns lack a distinct town centre.
A diverse, growing borough
A wealth of green space
The third most diverse local authority in the UK, 54% of Ealing's population is black and multi-ethnic. It has seen an 8.5% growth since 2012, higher than London average.
With over a quarter of its land open space, Ealing has an opportunity to bring cultural activities into its green and open spaces.
Unequal access to culture
Low skills and low pay
34.2% of Ealing households experience multiple deprivation. Acton, Greenford and Perivale also have poor connectivity, limiting access to culture.
Ealing residents earn 9% less than London average, with severe inequality between low and high earnings and pockets of low paid jobs in areas such as Perivale.
We Made That
Ealing Cultural Infrastructure Plan