Brentford: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Greater London — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across TW8.
Brentford DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Brentford
The Brentford rental market in Greater London is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,803 pcm and rents up roughly 8.2% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across TW8.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Brentford.
- StudioVery high
- 1 bedLow
- 2 bedMedium
- 3 bedLow
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
18 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Brentford.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- City workers
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £738 | £8,856 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,405 | £16,860 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,756 | £21,072 |
| 3-bed house | £2,248 | £26,976 |
| 4-bed house | £2,897 | £34,764 |
Featured properties in Brentford
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across TW8.
Buying in Brentford
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£676,000
Price growth (1yr)
+2.3%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Challenging — higher entry prices
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Brentford face medium competition with prices around £676,000 and growth of about 2.3% over the last year. Challenging — higher entry prices.
Investing in Brentford
With an average property price near £676,000 and gross yields around 4.9%, Brentford offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 2.3% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.6/10What tenants are looking for
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- 12 bed flats
- 2Properties near the station
- 3Family homes near schools
- 4Garden flats
Family living & schools in Brentford
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Brentford | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi |
| Brentford Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Brentford Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Brentford Community College | Secondary | Good | 1 mi |
| The Brentford Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
Family facilities
- Brentford Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Brentford
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Brentford Brasserie
1.1 mi from Brentford centre
Spice of Brentford
1.8 mi from Brentford centre
Bella Cucina
1.9 mi from Brentford centre
The Garden Kitchen
2.1 mi from Brentford centre
Brentford Tandoori
0.6 mi from Brentford centre
Coffee & Co, Brentford
1.3 mi from Brentford centre
Socialising in Brentford
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Brentford
0.6 mi from Brentford centre
The Railway Tavern
0.3 mi from Brentford centre
Vault Bar
0.5 mi from Brentford centre
Brentford Live Lounge
1.6 mi from Brentford centre
The Riverside Inn
2.3 mi from Brentford centre
Brentford Shopping Centre
0.4 mi from Brentford centre
Things to do in Brentford
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Brentford Sports & Fitness
2.4 mi from Brentford centre
Brentford Cricket Club
1 mi from Brentford centre
Parkland Golf Club
2.2 mi from Brentford centre
Brentford Cinema
2.4 mi from Brentford centre
Riverside Walking Route
1.8 mi from Brentford centre
Brentford Adventure Park
0.6 mi from Brentford centre
Commuting from Brentford
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 34 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 27 min |
| Reading | Train | 23 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 24 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 16 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 18 min |
Local developments in Brentford
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Brentford town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near TW8
Approved
Brentford retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Brentford
Verified contractors covering TW8 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Brentford
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Brentford
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Brentford
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Brentford
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Brentford must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Greater London.
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