Barnet vs Brent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Brent is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Barnet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnet edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnet
£696,626
Brent
£681,000
Crime Rate
Barnet
66.8
Brent
90.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnet
98.0%
Brent
97.1%
Avg Download Speed
Barnet
300.2
Brent
402
EPC Rating
Barnet
71.4
Brent
72.8
Median Income
Barnet
£36,651
Brent
£37,842
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonProperty in Barnet commands an average of £696,626, compared with £681,000 in Brent – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Barnet is a flat at £371,853, while in Brent it is a flat at £419,959.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Brent (£883,016 vs £681,753).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brent prices grew faster — 19% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonBarnet has a crime rate of 66.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 35% lower than Brent at 90 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnet 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 LondonFamilies may prefer Barnet, where 98% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 97.1% in Brent. There are 117 schools in Barnet and 79 in Brent.
Barnet School Inspection Breakdown
98% of 117 schools (90 primary, 27 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 | Barnet | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 117 | 79 |
| Primary | 90 | 61 |
| Secondary | 27 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 98% | 97.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 402.0 Mbps in Brent and 300.2 Mbps in Barnet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barnet and 96.6% in Brent. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barnet and 73.1% in Brent.
Brent is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (402 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brent leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.8 (C), while Barnet averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Barnet and £873 in Brent. 67.7% of homes in Barnet 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 67.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,842.3 in Brent and £36,651 in Barnet. The median age is 41.5 in Barnet and 38.1 in Brent. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Barnet versus 38.9% in Brent. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Barnet and 60.4% in Brent.
| Indicator | Barnet | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 388,143 | 340,866 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 38.1 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £37,842.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 38.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 47.3% |
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