Kenton Woodcock Park
Brent 004 · 5 sub-areas · 7,844 residents
Brent 004 is a residential area within the London Borough of Brent, home to around 7,800 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,891 a month — noticeably below the London median, though rents here have actually fallen around 6.5% in the past year. Owner-occupation is unusually high for inner London, with nearly seven in ten households owning their home.
Kenton Woodcock Park is a commuter neighbourhood within Brent — train into London runs in around 14 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Kenton Woodcock Park?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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Kenton Woodcock Park in Brent
Living in Kenton Woodcock Park
Brent 004 sits in a borough more commonly associated with Wembley's stadium crowds and diverse high streets, but this corner of Brent has a noticeably quieter, more settled character. Around 71% of households are owner-occupied — a striking figure for any part of London — which shapes the feel of the streets. You're more likely to find established families and longer-term residents here than the transient renter churn of more central postcodes.
Rents have moved in renters' favour recently, dropping roughly 6.5% year-on-year to a median of around £1,969 a month across all bedroom sizes. That's still a significant outgoing, but it undercuts much of inner and central London considerably. A one-bedroom flat typically runs about £1,543 a month; a three-bedroom around £2,217. For a borough that borders some of London's priciest neighbourhoods, that's a meaningful saving.
The population here skews older than many London neighbourhoods. Around one in five residents is 65 or over, and a similar share falls in the 35–49 bracket. Nearly 39% of residents work from home — well above most London areas — which suits the neighbourhood's calmer, residential pace. About 46% of residents were born in the UK, and the ethnic diversity index sits at 58, reflecting Brent's broader character as one of London's most diverse boroughs.
Greenspace is close — the median distance to a park or green area is around 238 metres, and roughly 63% of residents live within easy walking distance of usable greenspace. The nearest rail station is just under a kilometre away (about a 12-minute walk), and the public transport commute into central London comes in at under 12 minutes at its fastest, making this one of the more connected residential pockets in Brent. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Brent 004 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, residential area with unusually high owner-occupation for London — around 71% of households own their home. Greenspace is close (median distance of around 238 metres), rents have recently fallen, and the rail commute into central London takes under 12 minutes. It's a quieter corner of Brent, suited to families and established residents more than young renters.
- What is the rent in Brent 004?
- The median monthly rent across all property sizes is around £1,969. A one-bedroom typically runs about £1,543 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,891, and a three-bedroom around £2,217. Rents here fell roughly 6.5% over the past year, which is good news for anyone currently looking. These figures are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Brent 004 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 84 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — close to the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000, and not elevated by inner-London standards. The area sits in the less deprived half of English neighbourhoods (IMD decile 7), which generally correlates with lower crime risk. It's not a standout concern, though sensible awareness around transport links at night applies as anywhere.
- What's the commute from Brent 004 to central London?
- By public transport, the commute to central London takes under 12 minutes at its fastest — competitive for a residential borough this far out. The nearest rail station is about 950 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk), and the nearest underground station is around 800 metres. About 22% of residents commute by public transport, while nearly 40% work from home.
- Who lives in Brent 004?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — nearly 71% of households own their home, which is high for London. The population skews slightly older, with around 21% aged 65 or over. About 46% were born in the UK, and the area has a high ethnic diversity index (58), reflecting Brent's broader character. Nearly half of residents hold a degree-level qualification.
- What schools are near Brent 004?
- There are 95 schools within 2 km, so choice isn't the issue — but around 35% of those within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1,532 metres away. It's worth researching individual schools and checking current Ofsted ratings before committing to an address.
- How affordable is buying a home in Brent 004?
- Buying here is a significant stretch. The median sale price is around £724,000, and at typical local salaries (around £34,871 a year for residents), it would take over 10 years just to save a deposit. That said, 71% of households are already owner-occupiers, so many existing residents have navigated that hurdle — likely through longer-term ownership or buying before prices rose sharply.