Brent vs Greenwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Greenwich is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 57% lower. Brent has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brent edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brent
£681,000
Greenwich
£433,844
Crime Rate
Brent
90.0
Greenwich
90.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brent
97.1%
Greenwich
95.7%
Avg Download Speed
Brent
402
Greenwich
454.1
EPC Rating
Brent
72.8
Greenwich
74.4
Median Income
Brent
£37,842
Greenwich
£39,790
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonProperty in Brent commands an average of £681,000, compared with £433,844 in Greenwich – a difference of 57%. The most affordable entry point in Brent is a flat at £419,959, while in Greenwich it is a flat at £374,023.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 89% pricier in Brent (£883,016 vs £466,012).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brent prices grew faster — 19% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonBrent has a crime rate of 90 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Greenwich at 90.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brent is violent-crime, while in Greenwich 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 Brent, where 97.1% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 95.7% in Greenwich. There are 79 schools in Brent and 78 in Greenwich.
Brent School Inspection Breakdown
97.1% of 79 schools (61 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Greenwich School Inspection Breakdown
95.7% of 78 schools (62 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brent | Greenwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 79 | 78 |
| Primary | 61 | 62 |
| Secondary | 18 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 97.1% | 95.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Greenwich and 402.0 Mbps in Brent. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Brent and 98% in Greenwich. Gigabit availability stands at 73.1% in Brent and 87.4% in Greenwich.
Greenwich is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (454 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Greenwich, scoring 74.4 on average (band C) compared to 72.8 (band C) in Brent. Estimated annual energy costs average £873 in Brent and £808 in Greenwich. 71.9% of homes in Brent have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 76.2% in Greenwich.
Greenwich has more energy-efficient housing — 76.2% reach band C or above, vs 71.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,790 in Greenwich and £37,842.3 in Brent. The median age is 38.1 in Brent and 37 in Greenwich. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brent and 62.2% in Greenwich. Owner-occupancy is 38.9% in Brent versus 41.1% in Greenwich. Brent has a population of 340,866 and Greenwich has 287,796.
| Indicator | Brent | Greenwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 340,866 | 287,796 |
| Median Age | 38.1 | 37 |
| Median Household Income | £37,842.3 | £39,790 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 38.9% | 41.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 47.3% | 45.7% |
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