Brent vs Bushey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bushey wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Bushey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bushey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brent
£681,000
Bushey
£633,758
Crime Rate
Brent
90.0
Bushey
75.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brent
97.1%
Bushey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brent
402
Bushey
426.2
EPC Rating
Brent
72.8
Bushey
70.8
Median Income
Brent
£37,842
Bushey
£35,126
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonProperty in Brent commands an average of £681,000, compared with £633,758 in Bushey – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Brent is a flat at £419,959, while in Bushey it is a flat at £359,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 81% pricier in Brent (£883,016 vs £488,225).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brent prices grew faster — 19% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonResidents of Bushey experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.5 per 1,000 versus 90 per 1,000 in Brent. The most common crime category in Brent is violent-crime, while in Bushey 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 Bushey, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 97.1% in Brent. There are 79 schools in Brent and 12 in Bushey.
Brent School Inspection Breakdown
97.1% of 79 schools (61 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bushey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brent | Bushey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 79 | 12 |
| Primary | 61 | 9 |
| Secondary | 18 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 97.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.2 Mbps in Bushey and 402.0 Mbps in Brent. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Brent and 98.3% in Bushey. Gigabit availability stands at 73.1% in Brent and 81.9% in Bushey.
Bushey is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (426 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brent, scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Bushey. Estimated annual energy costs average £873 in Brent and £1,076 in Bushey. 71.9% of homes in Brent have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Bushey.
Brent has more energy-efficient housing — 71.9% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,842.3 in Brent and £35,125.7 in Bushey. The median age is 38.1 in Brent and 40.7 in Bushey. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brent and 62% in Bushey. Owner-occupancy is 38.9% in Brent versus 59.4% in Bushey. Brent has a population of 340,866 and Bushey has 27,994.
| Indicator | Brent | Bushey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 340,866 | 27,994 |
| Median Age | 38.1 | 40.7 |
| Median Household Income | £37,842.3 | £35,125.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 38.9% | 59.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 47.3% | 41.9% |
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