Brent vs Hatfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hatfield offers lower property prices by roughly 71%. Hatfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hatfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brent
£681,000
Hatfield
£397,624
Crime Rate
Brent
90.0
Hatfield
79.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brent
97.1%
Hatfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brent
402
Hatfield
437.7
EPC Rating
Brent
72.8
Hatfield
71.9
Median Income
Brent
£37,842
Hatfield
£36,249
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonThe average house price in Hatfield is £397,624, which is 71% less than Brent at £681,000. The most affordable entry point in Brent is a flat at £419,959, while in Hatfield it is a flat at £231,119.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 240% pricier in Brent (£1,524,500 vs £448,543).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brent prices grew faster — 19% vs -4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonWith 79.2 offences per 1,000 people, Hatfield is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Brent's 90 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brent is violent-crime, while in Hatfield 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 LondonHatfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 97.1% in Brent. Brent has 79 schools in total, while Hatfield has 10.
Brent School Inspection Breakdown
97.1% of 79 schools (61 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hatfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brent | Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 79 | 10 |
| Primary | 61 | 8 |
| Secondary | 18 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 97.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hatfield offers faster average downloads at 437.7 Mbps, compared to 402.0 Mbps in Brent. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Brent and 97.2% in Hatfield. Gigabit availability stands at 73.1% in Brent and 82.9% in Hatfield.
Hatfield is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (438 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 71.9 (band C) in Hatfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £873 in Brent and £1,110 in Hatfield. 71.9% of homes in Brent have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.6% in Hatfield.
Hatfield has more energy-efficient housing — 73.6% reach band C or above, vs 71.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,842.3 in Brent and £36,249 in Hatfield. The median age is 38.1 in Brent and 40.9 in Hatfield. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brent and 59.6% in Hatfield. Owner-occupancy is 38.9% in Brent versus 56.6% in Hatfield.
| Indicator | Brent | Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 340,866 | 41,561 |
| Median Age | 38.1 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,842.3 | £36,249 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 59.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 38.9% | 56.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 47.3% | 37.3% |
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