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Pop. 339,000Cost of Living in Brent
Average House Price
£628.1k
+117%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£54,010
+38%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£2,230/mo
+86%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£2,041
Band D / yr
Energy
£154
/ mo
Water
£35.00
/ mo
Broadband
£41.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£93.60
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Brent
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£628,140
Detached£1,162,800
Semi-detached£741,000
Terraced£644,100
Flat / Apartment£501,600
House prices in Brent have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Brent
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£54,010
Mean£62,348
Median hourly rate£26.54/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£36,842
Upper quartile (75th)£74,665
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+38.3%£14,971 above national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Brent
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Brent each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £2,230 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £170 |
| Utilities | Energy | £154 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £41.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £242 |
| Food | Groceries | £334 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £197 |
| Estimated Total | £3,403 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport
Transport Costs in Brent
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£93.60
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.86
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£242
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Brent
- What is the average house price in Brent?
- The average house price in Brent is £628,140, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £1,162,800, while flats and apartments average £501,600. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Brent?
- The median annual salary in Brent is £54,010, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £14,971 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £36,842 (lower quartile) to £74,665 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Brent?
- Average monthly rent in Brent is £2,230 per month. Rents have increased by +2.1% over the past year.
- Is Brent an affordable place to live?
- Brent is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 50% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £2,230, while the median annual salary is £54,010 (approximately £4,501 per month before tax).
- How does Brent compare to London?
- The average house price in Brent is £628,140, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Brent is £77,140 more expensive than the London average. Rent is also more affordable, at £2,230 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Brent?
- House prices in Brent are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £628,140 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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