Key differences
Transport: Brent (37/100) is ahead of Harrow (28/100)
Median price: Harrow (£420k) is ahead of Brent (£490k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Brent has a stronger transport score — 37/100 vs 28/100. Harrow is more affordable at £420k median vs £490k.
Brent scores higher on transport, but Harrow is the more affordable option.
Best for
Brent
Brent is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Harrow
Harrow suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Brent vs Harrow: what the data says
Overall, Brent scores higher on liveability (56/100 vs 55/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Harrow is more affordable — median price £420k vs £490k in Brent, a difference of around 14%. Over the past year prices changed +0.6% in Brent and +2.5% in Harrow.
Harrow has a lower crime rate (86 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 88 in Brent). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Brent edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 37/100 vs 28/100).
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