Brentwood North
Brentwood 004 · 5 sub-areas · 8,442 residents
Brentwood 004 is a residential part of Brentwood in the East of England, home to around 8,400 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,390 a month — above the national median but reflecting the area's strong rail link into London, reachable in around 23 minutes by public transport.
Brentwood North is a commuter neighbourhood within Brentwood — train into London runs in around 23 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Brentwood North?
2 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,605 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Brentwood North in Brentwood
Living in Brentwood North
Brentwood 004 sits firmly in commuter-belt territory. The rail connection into London takes roughly 23 minutes, and nearly half of residents drive to work — about 47% — while just 8% use public transport, which points to a neighbourhood built around car ownership and the daily London run. Nearly 36% work from home, well above the national average, making this increasingly a place where people spend most of their week locally rather than in the capital.
The cost picture reflects that commuter premium. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,390 a month, and a three-bedroom is closer to £1,700. For context, the UK median two-bedroom rent sits at roughly £1,200, so you're paying a noticeable premium here. Council tax (Band D) adds another £2,258 a year. The median house price is around £470,000, and it takes a typical buyer about six years to save a deposit — manageable, but only just.
Who lives here is a fairly settled, family-oriented crowd. Around 24% of residents are under 18, pointing to a substantial number of households with children — couples with children make up nearly a quarter of all households. Owner-occupation is strong at 65%, and social housing accounts for about 22%, which is a larger share than many commuter-belt neighbourhoods of this type. The degree-educated share sits at 32%, broadly in line with professional suburbia.
Crime is relatively low at around 76 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — noticeably below the national average of around 80. The nearest rail station is approximately 1,900 metres away, about a 23-minute walk. Broadband is fully gigabit-capable across the area, with no properties below the universal service obligation threshold. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Brentwood 004 a nice place to live?
- It's a calm, family-oriented commuter neighbourhood with low crime, good broadband, and fast rail access to London. The trade-off is cost — rents are above the national average and house prices sit around £470,000 — and the Ofsted picture for nearby schools is weaker than the national average, so it warrants careful research if schools are a priority.
- What is the rent in Brentwood 004?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,100 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,390, and a three-bedroom closer to £1,700. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents were broadly flat over the past year, rising just 0.5%.
- Is Brentwood 004 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 76 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is slightly below the national average of roughly 80. It's a settled suburban area and doesn't stand out as a crime concern for most residents or newcomers.
- What's the commute from Brentwood 004 to London?
- Around 23 minutes by rail, making it one of the faster London commutes from Essex. The nearest mainline station is about 1,900 metres away — roughly a 23-minute walk — so factor that in. Most residents drive to the station rather than walking.
- Who lives in Brentwood 004?
- Mostly families and established residents — about 24% are under 18, and couples with children make up nearly a quarter of households. Owner-occupation is strong at 65%, and about 36% of residents work from home at least part of the time. It's a relatively settled, UK-born community.
- What schools are near Brentwood 004?
- There are 47 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 48% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — notably below the national rate of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1,700 metres away. Check individual catchment boundaries carefully before choosing a street to rent or buy on.
- How good is the broadband in Brentwood 004?
- Excellent. Every premises in the area has access to gigabit-capable broadband, and none fall below the universal service obligation minimum speed. It's one of the area's clearest practical strengths, particularly for the significant share of residents who work from home.