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Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Brent

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

£585,382

Brent

£681,000

Crime Rate

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

52.1

Brent

90.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

100.0%

Brent

97.1%

Avg Download Speed

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

386.8

Brent

402

EPC Rating

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

70.8

Brent

72.8

Median Income

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

£35,613

Brent

£37,842

Property in Brent commands an average of £681,000, compared with £585,382 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is a flat at £275,326, while in Brent it is a flat at £419,959.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 49% pricier in Brent (£883,016 vs £454,132).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brent prices grew faster — 19% vs 18%.

Residents of Abbots Langley And Kings Langley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.1 per 1,000 versus 90 per 1,000 in Brent. The most common crime category in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is violent-crime, while in Brent it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Abbots Langley And Kings Langley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 97.1% in Brent. There are 6 schools in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 79 in Brent.

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Brent School Inspection Breakdown

97.1% of 79 schools (61 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyBrent
Total Schools679
Primary561
Secondary118
% Top two bands100%97.1%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 402.0 Mbps in Brent and 386.8 Mbps in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 96.6% in Brent. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 73.1% in Brent.

Brent is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (402 vs 387 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Brent, scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £873 in Brent. 65.1% of homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.9% in Brent.

Brent has more energy-efficient housing — 71.9% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,842.3 in Brent and £35,613 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley. The median age is 41.5 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 38.1 in Brent. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 60.4% in Brent. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley versus 38.9% in Brent. Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has a population of 18,203 and Brent has 340,866.

IndicatorAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyBrent
Population18,203340,866
Median Age41.538.1
Median Household Income£35,613£37,842.3
Employment Rate63.4%60.4%
Owner Occupied63.3%38.9%
Degree-Level Qualified40.5%47.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Brent?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Brent are approximately 13.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Brent?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is cheaper, with an average house price of £585,382.
Is Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Brent safer?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has the lower crime rate at 52.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Brent?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Brent?
Brent has faster average broadband at 402.0 Mbps.

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