Brent vs Redbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Redbridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 41% lower. Redbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Redbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brent
£681,000
Redbridge
£483,023
Crime Rate
Brent
90.0
Redbridge
73.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brent
97.1%
Redbridge
98.1%
Avg Download Speed
Brent
402
Redbridge
474.4
EPC Rating
Brent
72.8
Redbridge
71.3
Median Income
Brent
£37,842
Redbridge
£37,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonProperty in Brent commands an average of £681,000, compared with £483,023 in Redbridge – a difference of 41%. The most affordable entry point in Brent is a flat at £419,959, while in Redbridge it is a flat at £231,124.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 127% pricier in Brent (£1,524,500 vs £671,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brent prices grew faster — 19% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonRedbridge has a crime rate of 73.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22% lower than Brent at 90 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brent is violent-crime, while in Redbridge 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 Redbridge, where 98.1% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 97.1% in Brent. There are 79 schools in Brent and 71 in Redbridge.
Brent School Inspection Breakdown
97.1% of 79 schools (61 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redbridge School Inspection Breakdown
98.1% of 71 schools (53 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brent | Redbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 79 | 71 |
| Primary | 61 | 53 |
| Secondary | 18 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 97.1% | 98.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.4 Mbps in Redbridge and 402.0 Mbps in Brent. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Brent and 97.2% in Redbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 73.1% in Brent and 94% in Redbridge.
Redbridge is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (474 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brent, scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.3 (band C) in Redbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £873 in Brent and £1,018 in Redbridge. 71.9% of homes in Brent have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Redbridge.
Brent has more energy-efficient housing — 71.9% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,842.3 in Brent and £37,027 in Redbridge. The median age is 38.1 in Brent and 37.9 in Redbridge. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brent and 58.5% in Redbridge. Owner-occupancy is 38.9% in Brent versus 57.1% in Redbridge. Brent has a population of 340,866 and Redbridge has 308,268.
| Indicator | Brent | Redbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 340,866 | 308,268 |
| Median Age | 38.1 | 37.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,842.3 | £37,027 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 38.9% | 57.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 47.3% | 42.4% |
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