Key differences
Liveability: Waltham Forest (62/100) is ahead of Brent (56/100)
Crime rate /1k: Waltham Forest (81) is ahead of Brent (88)
Median price: Brent (£490k) is ahead of Waltham Forest (£525k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Waltham Forest has a stronger liveability score — 62/100 vs 56/100. Brent is more affordable at £490k median vs £525k.
Brent is cheaper, but Waltham Forest scores higher on liveability.
Best for
Brent
Brent suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest suits buyers who want the strongest overall quality of life.
Brent vs Waltham Forest: what the data says
Overall, Waltham Forest scores higher on liveability (56/100 vs 62/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Brent is more affordable — median price £490k vs £525k in Waltham Forest, a difference of around 7%. Over the past year prices changed +0.6% in Brent and +0.2% in Waltham Forest.
Waltham Forest has a lower crime rate (81 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 37/100).
Top-rated postcodes
Frequently asked questions
Compare any two London postcodes
The interactive tool lets you compare any two specific postcodes — not just boroughs — with a full metric-by-metric breakdown.
Open postcode comparison tool →