Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Brent (88) is ahead of Hounslow (98)
Transport: Brent (37/100) is ahead of Hounslow (31/100)
Median price: Hounslow (£440k) is ahead of Brent (£490k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Brent has a stronger transport score — 37/100 vs 31/100. Hounslow is more affordable at £440k median vs £490k.
Brent scores higher on transport, but Hounslow is the more affordable option.
Best for
Brent
Brent is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Hounslow
Hounslow suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Brent vs Hounslow: what the data says
Overall, Hounslow scores higher on liveability (56/100 vs 57/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Hounslow is more affordable — median price £440k vs £490k in Brent, a difference of around 10%. Over the past year prices changed +0.6% in Brent and +1.7% in Hounslow.
Brent has a lower crime rate (88 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 98 in Hounslow). 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 31/100).
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