Brentwood vs Redbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Redbridge is about 27% cheaper on average. Brentwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brentwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brentwood
£611,158
Redbridge
£483,023
Crime Rate
Brentwood
64.0
Redbridge
73.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brentwood
100.0%
Redbridge
98.1%
Avg Download Speed
Brentwood
371.6
Redbridge
474.4
EPC Rating
Brentwood
69.5
Redbridge
71.3
Median Income
Brentwood
£41,192
Redbridge
£37,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Redbridge is £483,023, which is 27% less than Brentwood at £611,158. The most affordable entry point in Brentwood is a flat at £311,789, while in Redbridge it is a flat at £231,124.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 51% pricier in Brentwood (£1,011,300 vs £671,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brentwood prices grew faster — 24% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 64 offences per 1,000 people, Brentwood is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Redbridge's 73.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brentwood 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 East of EnglandBrentwood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 98.1% in Redbridge. Brentwood has 18 schools in total, while Redbridge has 71.
Brentwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 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 | Brentwood | Redbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 71 |
| Primary | 13 | 53 |
| Secondary | 5 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 98.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Redbridge offers faster average downloads at 474.4 Mbps, compared to 371.6 Mbps in Brentwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Brentwood and 97.2% in Redbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 69.9% in Brentwood and 94% in Redbridge.
Redbridge is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (474 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Redbridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Brentwood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,151 in Brentwood and £1,018 in Redbridge. 59.4% of homes in Brentwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Redbridge.
Redbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £41,192 in Brentwood and £37,027 in Redbridge. The median age is 43.6 in Brentwood and 37.9 in Redbridge. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Brentwood and 58.5% in Redbridge. Owner-occupancy is 70.7% in Brentwood versus 57.1% in Redbridge.
| Indicator | Brentwood | Redbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,339 | 308,268 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 37.9 |
| Median Household Income | £41,192 | £37,027 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.7% | 57.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 42.4% |
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