Is Brent or Redbridge better for families?

Brent and Redbridge are broadly comparable for families — check specific postcodes using LondonIQ's school ratings and safety data.

Is Brent safer than Redbridge?

No — Redbridge has a lower crime rate (67 per 1,000 residents) compared to Brent (81 per 1,000).

Is Brent more expensive than Redbridge?

Yes — Brent is more expensive. Median property price in Brent is £549k, compared to £505k in Redbridge.

Which has better transport links, Brent or Redbridge?

Brent and Redbridge have similar transport scores.

Which is better for first-time buyers, Brent or Redbridge?

For first-time buyers, Redbridge is more accessible on price (£505k median). Use LondonIQ's affordability calculator to see stamp duty costs and required income for specific postcodes.

Brent vs Redbridge — Crime, Schools, Prices & Transport

Redbridge wins on 3 out of 8 metrics.

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Head-to-head comparison

MetricBrentRedbridge

Liveability62/10065/100 ✓

Median price£549k£505k ✓

Safety score—/100—/100

Crime rate /1k8167 ✓

Transport64/10062/100

Zone 1 commute— min— min

Good schools—%—%

Investment score—/100—/100

Brent vs Redbridge: what the data says

Overall, Redbridge scores higher on liveability (62/100 vs 65/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Redbridge is more affordable — median price £505k vs £549k in Brent, a difference of around 8%. Over the past year prices changed +11.3% in Brent and +11.0% in Redbridge.

Redbridge has a lower crime rate (67 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 81 in Brent). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Brent edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 64/100 vs 62/100).

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Brent vs Redbridge: what the data says

Overall, Redbridge scores higher on liveability (62/100 vs 65/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Redbridge is more affordable — median price £505k vs £549k in Brent, a difference of around 8%. Over the past year prices changed +11.3% in Brent and +11.0% in Redbridge.

Redbridge has a lower crime rate (67 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 81 in Brent). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Brent edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 64/100 vs 62/100).