Brent HA9
Brent 035 · 4 sub-areas · 12,155 residents
Brent 035 is a densely populated corner of the London Borough of Brent, home to around 12,155 people and strongly skewed towards young renters. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,891 a month — notably below the inner-London average — and the nearest major employment hub is just seven minutes away by public transport, making this one of the better-connected parts of Brent for commuters.
Brent HA9 is a commuter neighbourhood within Brent — train into London runs in around 7 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The population skews young, with a high concentration of 18- to 34-year-olds; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Brent HA9?
The area is unusually green for its density — 7 parks and 2 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 28 restaurants and 5 pubs in five minutes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,969 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Brent HA9 in Brent
Living in Brent HA9
This part of Brent stands out for one thing above all: it's young. Around half the population — 52% — is aged 18 to 34, which is unusually high even by London standards. The result is a neighbourhood dominated by private renters sharing flats, with a transient, fast-moving feel rather than the settled, owner-occupied character you get a few miles further out. Only about one in six households own their home.
Rents here are meaningful but not punishing by London standards. A two-bedroom flat runs around £1,891 a month, and a one-bedroom around £1,543 — comfortably below what you'd pay in central or south-west London for equivalent space. That said, rents have actually fallen roughly 6.5% over the past year, so if you're currently searching, you're in a slightly better position than renters here twelve months ago. Council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,235 a year.
The demographic picture is notably international. Only about 39% of residents were born in the UK, and the ethnic diversity index sits at 69 — one of the more diverse readings in the borough. The degree-holding share is also high at 55%, pointing to a population that's largely educated and professionally oriented, even if resident salaries (median around £34,900 a year) don't fully reflect London workplace earnings.
Practically, the area is well-served by both rail and underground, with the nearest stations under 600 metres away on both counts. Just over half of residents work from home at least part of the time — one of the higher work-from-home rates in Brent — which shapes the daytime character of the streets. Greenspace is accessible too, with a typical resident within about 270 metres of a park or open space. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within this neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Brent 035 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's well-connected, affordable by inner-London standards, and has a young, international feel. The trade-off is a high crime rate compared to the UK average and a variable school landscape. It suits young renters and professionals more than families looking for a quiet, settled neighbourhood.
- What is the rent in Brent 035?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,543 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,891, and a three-bedroom around £2,217. Rents have fallen roughly 6.5% over the past year, so there's some negotiating room for new renters. These figures are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from borough-level ONS data.
- Is Brent 035 safe?
- Crime is high — around 464 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, well above the UK national rate. London broadly has elevated crime compared to the rest of the country, but this area sits at the higher end even within that context. It's worth checking street-level data for specific roads before signing a tenancy.
- What's the commute from Brent 035 to central London?
- Very manageable. The nearest major employment hub is around seven minutes away by public transport, and both the nearest rail station and underground station are under 600 metres from a typical address — roughly a seven-minute walk. It's one of the better-connected parts of Brent for London commuters.
- Who lives in Brent 035?
- Predominantly young adults — around 52% of residents are aged 18 to 34 — most of them private renters. The population is highly international, with only 39% born in the UK, and well-educated, with 55% holding a degree. It's not a family neighbourhood; couples with children make up fewer than 15% of households.
- What schools are near Brent 035?
- There are 86 schools within 2km, so choice isn't the issue — quality is more variable, with around 51% rated Good or Outstanding, below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 745 metres away. Families should check current Ofsted reports and catchment boundaries carefully before choosing an address.