schools and transport may need closer review
This public area guide compares Brent in Somerset using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Brent a good place to live?
Brent has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Transport access appears weaker and school performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Somerset below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Brent at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded may-suit bullets are available.
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Brent
Crime rate
Crime rate
12.68 per 1,000 people
Percentile
67th percentile nationally
Crime data is above the national middle range.
House prices in Brent
House prices
Average sold price
£348,201
Percentile
64th percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Schools in Brent
Flood risk in Brent
Transport in Brent
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Brent a good place to live?
Brent has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Transport access appears weaker and school performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Brent safe?
Brent ranks in the 67th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Brent?
The average sold price is £348,201, with house prices in the 64th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Brent?
Schools rank in the 28th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Brent?
Nearby public profiles include Coker in Somerset and Monkton & North Curry in Somerset.
