Roundwood Park
Brent 024 · 4 sub-areas · 8,719 residents
Brent 024 is a densely populated corner of Brent, home to around 8,700 people, with a median rent of roughly £1,970 a month — notably above the UK average but reflecting its position within outer London. Rents here actually fell around 6.5% over the past year. Over a third of residents rent privately, and the area ranks among the more deprived parts of the borough.
Roundwood Park is a commuter neighbourhood within Brent — train into London runs in around 22 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Roundwood Park?
2 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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.
Roundwood Park in Brent
Living in Roundwood Park
This part of Brent sits firmly in the outer London band — close enough to central London to make the commute workable, but far enough that rents are meaningfully lower than inner-city neighbourhoods. The area has a distinctly local, community feel rather than the polished streets of more gentrified corners of the capital, and its high ethnic diversity index of 75 reflects a genuinely mixed population that's one of the most multicultural in the borough.
On rent, you're looking at around £1,970 a month for a typical home — that's well above the UK national median for a two-bed (around £1,200), but noticeably cheaper than many inner London postcodes. Two-beds run about £1,890 a month, and three-beds sit closer to £2,220. Rents here dropped roughly 6.5% year-on-year, which is unusual for London and worth keeping in mind if you're negotiating a lease.
The population skews younger: around a quarter of residents are under 18 and another quarter are 18–34, making this one of the more family-heavy and youthful parts of Brent. Around a third of households are in social housing — a significantly higher share than much of outer London — which shapes the character of the area. Owner-occupation is low at just under 21%, meaning the majority of households are renting in some form.
Practically, the nearest underground station is roughly 610 metres away — about an eight-minute walk — and from there central London is around 20 minutes by public transport. That connectivity is one of the area's genuine strengths for anyone commuting into the city. The nearest mainline rail station is farther out, around 1.6 km away (roughly a 20-minute walk). See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on where within the neighbourhood you're likely to get the best value.
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Frequently asked
- Is Brent 024 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The underground access is genuinely good — about 20 minutes to central London — and rents actually fell last year, giving you more for your money. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and a below-average share of Good or Outstanding schools nearby. It suits people who want London connectivity without inner-city prices and are comfortable with a more urban, community-oriented environment.
- What is the rent in Brent 024?
- A typical one-bed runs around £1,540 a month, a two-bed around £1,890, and a three-bed around £2,220. The overall median sits at roughly £1,970. Rents fell around 6.5% year-on-year, which is unusual for London — worth using as a negotiating point when signing or renewing a lease.
- Is Brent 024 safe?
- Crime runs at around 194 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — more than double the UK national rate. That's a meaningful gap and worth taking seriously, especially if you're relocating from a quieter area. Crime isn't uniform across the neighbourhood, so checking postcode-level data for specific streets you're considering is advisable.
- What's the commute from Brent 024 to central London?
- Around 20 minutes by public transport from the nearest underground station, which is roughly an eight-minute walk away at about 610 metres. Almost half of residents commute by public transport, which reflects how usable the connections are. It's one of this neighbourhood's strongest selling points.
- Who lives in Brent 024?
- A young, diverse, largely renting population. Around a quarter of residents are under 18 and another quarter are 18–34, so it skews family-heavy and youthful. Only 43% were born in the UK, and the ethnic diversity index is 75 — one of the most mixed communities in outer London. About a third of households are in social housing.
- What schools are near Brent 024?
- There are 151 schools within 2 km, so there's no shortage of options. Around 51% of those nearby are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 760 metres away. Families should research individual schools carefully rather than relying on the area average.
- How does council tax in Brent 024 compare to the rest of London?
- Council tax at Band D totals £2,235 a year, which is on the higher end for outer London boroughs. It's worth factoring into your monthly budget — spread over 10 months that's around £224 a month on top of rent.