Brent vs Potters Bar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Potters Bar is about 0% cheaper on average. Potters Bar has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brent edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brent
£681,000
Potters Bar
£677,724
Crime Rate
Brent
90.0
Potters Bar
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brent
97.1%
Potters Bar
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Brent
402
Potters Bar
386.8
EPC Rating
Brent
72.8
Potters Bar
70.7
Median Income
Brent
£37,842
Potters Bar
£35,666
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonBuyers will find Potters Bar more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £677,724 versus £681,000 in Brent. The most affordable entry point in Brent is a flat at £419,959, while in Potters Bar it is a flat at £281,319.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 88% pricier in Brent (£883,016 vs £469,154).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brent prices grew faster — 19% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonWith 75.4 offences per 1,000 people, Potters Bar is the safer of the two – 19% lower than Brent's 90 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brent is violent-crime, while in Potters Bar 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 LondonSchool quality favours Brent: 97.1% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85.7% in Potters Bar.
Brent School Inspection Breakdown
97.1% of 79 schools (61 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Potters Bar School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brent | Potters Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 79 | 8 |
| Primary | 61 | 6 |
| Secondary | 18 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 97.1% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brent enjoy 402.0 Mbps on average, while Potters Bar lags behind at 386.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Brent and 94.9% in Potters Bar. Gigabit availability stands at 73.1% in Brent and 73.8% in Potters Bar.
Brent is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (402 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brent is band C (score 72.8), ahead of Potters Bar's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £873 in Brent and £1,116 in Potters Bar. 71.9% of homes in Brent have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Potters Bar.
Brent has more energy-efficient housing — 71.9% reach band C or above, vs 66.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brent has a population of 340,866 while Potters Bar has 23,394. Median household income is £37,842.3 in Brent and £35,665.8 in Potters Bar. The median age is 38.1 in Brent and 41.3 in Potters Bar. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brent and 59.4% in Potters Bar.
| Indicator | Brent | Potters Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 340,866 | 23,394 |
| Median Age | 38.1 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £37,842.3 | £35,665.8 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 59.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 38.9% | 60.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 47.3% | 35.1% |
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