Brent vs Buckhurst Hill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brent is about 35% cheaper on average. Buckhurst Hill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Buckhurst Hill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brent
£681,000
Buckhurst Hill
£1,050,945
Crime Rate
Brent
90.0
Buckhurst Hill
64.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brent
97.1%
Buckhurst Hill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brent
402
Buckhurst Hill
459.3
EPC Rating
Brent
72.8
Buckhurst Hill
70.6
Median Income
Brent
£37,842
Buckhurst Hill
£36,572
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonThe average house price in Brent is £681,000, which is 35% less than Buckhurst Hill at £1,050,945. The most affordable entry point in Brent is a flat at £419,959, while in Buckhurst Hill it is a flat at £385,605.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 49% pricier in Brent (£1,524,500 vs £1,025,196).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buckhurst Hill prices grew faster — 72% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime is lower in Buckhurst Hill (64.1 per 1,000) compared to Brent (90 per 1,000), a 40% difference. The most common crime category in Brent is violent-crime, while in Buckhurst Hill 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 LondonBuckhurst Hill has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 97.1% in Brent. Brent has 79 schools in total, while Buckhurst Hill has 2.
Brent School Inspection Breakdown
97.1% of 79 schools (61 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Buckhurst Hill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brent | Buckhurst Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 79 | 2 |
| Primary | 61 | 2 |
| Secondary | 18 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 97.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Buckhurst Hill offers faster average downloads at 459.3 Mbps, compared to 402.0 Mbps in Brent. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Brent and 99.1% in Buckhurst Hill. Gigabit availability stands at 73.1% in Brent and 89.1% in Buckhurst Hill.
Buckhurst Hill is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (459 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brent are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.8 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Buckhurst Hill. Estimated annual energy costs average £873 in Brent and £1,152 in Buckhurst Hill. 71.9% of homes in Brent have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Buckhurst Hill.
Brent has more energy-efficient housing — 71.9% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,842.3 in Brent and £36,572 in Buckhurst Hill. The median age is 38.1 in Brent and 41 in Buckhurst Hill. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brent and 59.2% in Buckhurst Hill. Owner-occupancy is 38.9% in Brent versus 63.3% in Buckhurst Hill.
| Indicator | Brent | Buckhurst Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 340,866 | 11,749 |
| Median Age | 38.1 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £37,842.3 | £36,572 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 59.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 38.9% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 47.3% | 37.4% |
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