Brent: population and statistics
Brent has a population of 352,201 (2025) across 43.2 km², or 8,145 people per km². It ranks 34 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 352,201 residents
- 43.2 km²
- 8,145 people/km²
Brent in numbers
Population of Brent over time
Brent had 335,605 residents in 2015 and 352,201 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 343,988 |
| 2021 | 339,248 |
| 2022 | 344,163 |
| 2023 | 352,153 |
| 2024 | 355,398 |
| 2025 | 352,201 |
All indicators for Brent
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Brent | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.6% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 336 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.8% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 153 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brent | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 136,810 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 46 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 59.1% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 11 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 24.2% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 52 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 118,612 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 52 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 43.3% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 305 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 56.7% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 14 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 40.3% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 305 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 36.0% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 9 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 23.5% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 35 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £546,135 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 24 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −2.6% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 328 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brent | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 32 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 69.5% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 239 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 13.4% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 21 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brent | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 17,355 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 31 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 49.3 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 116 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 15,890 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 27 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £39,944 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 140 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Brent | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 71.7% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 279 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 7.2% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 5 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Brent | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 44.1% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 15 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Brent ranks 5 by population.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 7.2% in Brent, compared with an average of 5.5% in London and 3.8% across the UK.
Dwellings built before 1940: 59.1% in Brent, compared with an average of 50.9% in London and 34.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.3% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,056 football pitches.
- 28.7 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Harrow, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Buckinghamshire (584,296 residents), 43 km away.
Business sectors: Brent
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.3% ×1.2
- Construction14.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.8% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×1.0
- Real estate5.9% ×1.3
- Transport and storage5.1% ×1.2
Where is Brent?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brent?
Brent has 352,201 residents (2025), ranking 34 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Brent?
Brent covers 43.2 km², with a density of 8,145 people per km².
Is the population of Brent growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brent went from 335,605 to 352,201, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Brent?
Brent is in London (region). Latitude 51.559, longitude −0.281.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for Brent?
In Brent, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 7.2% (2026), ranking 5 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Brent?
In Brent, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 59.1% (2026), ranking 11 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Which local authorities border Brent?
The nearest to Brent are Harrow (4.8 km), Ealing (5.4 km), Hammersmith and Fulham (8.0 km), Camden (8.6 km), Kensington and Chelsea (8.7 km).