Brent vs City and County of the City of London
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in City And County Of The City Of London is about 3% cheaper on average. Brent has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, City And County Of The City Of London edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brent
£681,000
City and County of the City of London
£660,000
Crime Rate
Brent
90.0
City and County of the City of London
573.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brent
97.1%
City and County of the City of London
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brent
402
City and County of the City of London
62
EPC Rating
Brent
72.8
City and County of the City of London
72.9
Median Income
Brent
£37,842
City and County of the City of London
£40,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonThe average house price in City And County Of The City Of London is £660,000, which is 3% less than Brent at £681,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 4 years, City And County Of The City Of London prices grew faster — 74% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonWith 90 offences per 1,000 people, Brent is the safer of the two – 537% lower than City And County Of The City Of London's 573.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brent is violent-crime, while in City And County Of The City Of London it is other-theft.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Brent's most common crime is violent crime; in City And County Of The City Of London it's other theft.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in LondonCity And County Of The City Of London has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 97.1% in Brent. Brent has 79 schools in total, while City And County Of The City Of London has 1.
Brent School Inspection Breakdown
97.1% of 79 schools (61 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
City and County of the City of London School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brent | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 79 | 1 |
| Primary | 61 | 1 |
| Secondary | 18 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 97.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brent offers faster average downloads at 402.0 Mbps, compared to 62.0 Mbps in City And County Of The City Of London. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Brent and 10.9% in City And County Of The City Of London. Gigabit availability stands at 73.1% in Brent and 8.5% in City And County Of The City Of London.
Brent is the faster of the two by 548% on average download speed (402 vs 62 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in City And County Of The City Of London are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.9 (band C) versus 72.8 (band C) in Brent. Estimated annual energy costs average £873 in Brent and £798 in City And County Of The City Of London. 71.9% of homes in Brent have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 77.2% in City And County Of The City Of London.
City And County Of The City Of London has more energy-efficient housing — 77.2% reach band C or above, vs 71.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,915.3 in City And County Of The City Of London and £37,842.3 in Brent. The median age is 38.1 in Brent and 36.6 in City And County Of The City Of London. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brent and 63.8% in City And County Of The City Of London. Owner-occupancy is 38.9% in Brent versus 27.7% in City And County Of The City Of London.
| Indicator | Brent | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 340,866 | 7,820 |
| Median Age | 38.1 | 36.6 |
| Median Household Income | £37,842.3 | £40,915.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 38.9% | 27.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 47.3% | 58.4% |
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