Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Brent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies 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.
| Metric | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 79 |
| Primary | 5 | 61 |
| Secondary | 1 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,203 | 340,866 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 38.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,613 | £37,842.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.4% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% | 38.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.5% | 47.3% |
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