Brentwood: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Essex — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across CM13, CM14, CM15.
Brentwood DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Brentwood
The Brentwood rental market in Essex is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,384 pcm and rents up roughly 5.6% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across CM13, CM14, CM15.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Brentwood.
- StudioMedium
- 1 bedLow
- 2 bedVery high
- 3 bedHigh
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
16 days
Tenant demand
Very high
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Brentwood.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £566 | £6,792 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,078 | £12,936 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,348 | £16,176 |
| 3-bed house | £1,725 | £20,700 |
| 4-bed house | £2,224 | £26,688 |
Featured properties in Brentwood
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across CM13, CM14, CM15.
Buying in Brentwood
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£342,000
Price growth (1yr)
+2.5%
Buyer demand
High
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Brentwood face high competition with prices around £342,000 and growth of about 2.5% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Brentwood
With an average property price near £342,000 and gross yields around 6.3%, Brentwood offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 2.5% in the last year, and very high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.5/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Homes with parking
- 2Furnished 1 bed flats
- 3Properties near the station
- 4Garden flats
Family living & schools in Brentwood
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Primary School | Primary | Good | 1 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Brentwood | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Brentwood Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Brentwood Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| Brentwood Community College | Secondary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| The Brentwood Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.4 mi |
Family facilities
- Brentwood 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 Brentwood
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Brentwood Brasserie
1.5 mi from Brentwood centre
Spice of Brentwood
1.5 mi from Brentwood centre
Bella Cucina
1.4 mi from Brentwood centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.4 mi from Brentwood centre
Brentwood Tandoori
2.2 mi from Brentwood centre
Coffee & Co, Brentwood
0.3 mi from Brentwood centre
Socialising in Brentwood
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Brentwood
1.6 mi from Brentwood centre
The Railway Tavern
2.4 mi from Brentwood centre
Vault Bar
2.1 mi from Brentwood centre
Brentwood Live Lounge
1.1 mi from Brentwood centre
The Riverside Inn
1.6 mi from Brentwood centre
Brentwood Shopping Centre
0.2 mi from Brentwood centre
Things to do in Brentwood
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Brentwood Sports & Fitness
0.7 mi from Brentwood centre
Brentwood Cricket Club
1 mi from Brentwood centre
Parkland Golf Club
2 mi from Brentwood centre
Brentwood Cinema
0.5 mi from Brentwood centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.7 mi from Brentwood centre
Brentwood Adventure Park
1.8 mi from Brentwood centre
Commuting from Brentwood
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 29 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 35 min |
| Reading | Train | 28 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 30 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 11 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 18 min |
Local developments in Brentwood
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Brentwood town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near CM13
Approved
Brentwood retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Brentwood
Verified contractors covering CM13, CM14, CM15 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Brentwood
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.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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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 Brentwood
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Brentwood 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 Essex.
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