Brentford is a West London suburb that benefits from having two rivers, many beautiful parks, and great transport links. As one might expect with an area that has two rivers, there is a lot of waterfront housing, including many new-build apartments. Those who prefer more classic period architecture will also find it in Brentford, and at a much more affordable price than in neighbouring areas like Richmond. Schools in this area are generally good, adding to the amenities for families, and road, rail, and bus links are all good in this part of town.
Brentford is known as a relatively friendly suburb. The neighbourhood hosts a weekly market at the renovated Market Place, which helps to bolster the area's community spirit - as does the Brentford Football Club.
Brentford is a relatively safe place to live, with 12 crimes per 1,000 residents in March 2017 - compared to 8 for London as a whole. The top reported crimes in that period were assault without injury, harassment, and violence. The 2014/2015 crime rate was about the same as the London rate, while the violence against the person rate was slightly high.
Parking is generally not a major issue in this area. The rate of car ownership in this area is slightly high for London, with a little fewer than one car for every household. Road links are exceptional - this is the start of the M4, and there is the A4 for a link to the North Circular of the South Circular via Kew Bridge.
There's a food range of cafes and gastropubs in this part of London. Transport links are fairly good, and the Piccadilly Line runs a Night Tube service at the weekend for trips to Central London for the nightlife.
This is a good place to look for a family home, with relatively affordable prices for Victorian cottages, and a mix of other property types to choose from. Brentford offers excellent access to green and open space. Gunnersbury Park, Boston Manor Park, and Syon Park are among the area's larger parks, offering a range of facilities. There are also the River Brent and the River Thames, with adjacent towpaths. State schools in this area are generally very good, and nearby in Kew there are additional private school options. The percentage of residents who are children aged 0-15 is slightly high.
Brentford's property market varies, and includes everything from waterside flats to Victorian houses with gardens - plenty of these would make suitable homes for pets.There is excellent access to green and open space in this area. Gunnersbury Park, Boston Manor Park, and Syon Park are among the area's larger parks. There are also the River Brent and the River Thames, with adjacent towpaths.
Brentford offers access to both Tube and rail stations. Brentford, Syon Lane, and Kew Bridge are served by South West Trains. South Ealing and Northfields (Zone 3) and Boston Manor (Zone 4) are served by the Piccadilly Line. Gunnersbury station (Zone 3) is also nearby, and is served by the Overground and District Line. The area is well served by local buses, and road links are exceptional - this is the start of the M4, and there is the A4 for a link to the North Circular of the South Circular via Kew Bridge. Heathrow Airport is quickly and easily reached via the Piccadilly Line.