Neasden
Brent 014 · 6 sub-areas · 10,705 residents
Brent 014 is a densely populated neighbourhood within the London Borough of Brent, home to around 10,700 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,891 a month — well above the UK median for a 2-bed, though noticeably cheaper than many inner London equivalents. Rents here have actually fallen around 6.5% over the past year, which is worth knowing if you're comparing it to neighbouring areas.
Neasden is a commuter neighbourhood within Brent — train into London runs in around 24 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Neasden?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Neasden in Brent
Living in Neasden
This part of Brent is one of London's most ethnically mixed corners — a diversity index of 74 puts it well above most of the capital's outer boroughs. Around 60% of residents were born outside the UK, which shapes everything from the local food offer to the feel of the streets. It's a genuinely multicultural place rather than a gentrifying one, and that distinction matters.
Rents have moved in renters' favour recently, dropping roughly 6.5% year-on-year to a median of around £1,969 a month. That's still substantial — and the rent-to-takehome ratio of 93% signals this is one of the more financially stretched parts of London for people working locally. The gap between what residents earn (median £34,871 a year) and what jobs based here pay (£32,335) suggests most people commute out for better-paid work.
The tenure split is telling: nearly half of households rent privately (46.7%), while only about a third own their home outright or with a mortgage. Social housing accounts for around 18% of tenure, which is higher than many comparable parts of outer London. Deprivation is a real factor here — an IMD decile of 1.3 places this among the most deprived neighbourhoods in England, which explains both the crime rate and the pressure on local services.
For practical move-in purposes, the nearest underground station is under 600 metres away — a comfortable 7-minute walk — and gets you into central London in around 24 minutes by public transport. Nearly all homes here have access to gigabit broadband. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on where the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Brent 014 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's well-connected to central London, genuinely multicultural, and rents have been falling. The trade-off is a high crime rate — roughly double the UK average — and deprivation indicators that place it among the most stretched neighbourhoods in England. If you value diversity and transport links over polished surroundings, it can work well.
- What is the rent in Brent 014?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,543 a month; a two-bedroom is roughly £1,891; and a three-bedroom comes in at about £2,217. These are estimates scaled from borough-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents fell around 6.5% over the past year, so there's some room to negotiate on new tenancies.
- Is Brent 014 safe?
- Crime runs at around 158 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly double the UK national rate. Brent as a borough has consistently higher crime figures than many outer London areas, and this neighbourhood sits within that broader pattern. It's worth checking street-level data on the police.uk website for the specific streets you're considering.
- What's the commute from Brent 014 to central London?
- Around 24 minutes by public transport, which is competitive for outer London. The nearest underground station is only about 594 metres away — a 7-minute walk — so you don't need to factor in a long walk to get going. About 40% of residents commute by public transport.
- Who lives in Brent 014?
- A young, internationally diverse mix — around 60% of residents were born outside the UK, and over a quarter are aged 18–34. There are a lot of families too: nearly a quarter of residents are under 18. Most households rent privately, and the area has a notably high share of social housing compared to outer London norms.
- What schools are near Brent 014?
- There are 168 schools within 2km, so choice isn't the issue — quality is. Around 58% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 1,178 metres away. It's worth checking individual school reports on the Ofsted website before committing to an area.
- Is Brent 014 in a deprived area?
- Yes, meaningfully so. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places it in decile 1.3 out of 10 — meaning it's among the most deprived 15% of neighbourhoods in England. That shows up in the crime rate, unemployment claimant rate (7.3%), and the high share of income going to rent. It's a factor worth weighing honestly against the transport and diversity advantages.