Brent Side is in Brentford and in Hounslow district. TW8 8BS is located in the Syon & Brentford Lock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brentford and Isleworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brent Side, Brentford, TW8 8BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW8 8DE, TW8 8BT, TW8 8BP, TW8 8ER, TW8 8DA, TW8 8EU, TW8 8DD, TW8 8ET, TW8 8EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW8 8BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 52.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 47.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.9% | 39% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 42.7% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.2% | 47.3% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 34% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.2% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 17.9% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 7.3% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 11% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 14.3% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 42.5% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3.3% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 13% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 69.2% | 55.8% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 64.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 64.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 10.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 10.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.1% | 64.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 25.9% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 2.6% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.8% | 2.1% | -19.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.2% | 6.5% | 14.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brent Side was 56.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.8% lower than the Northfield average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Brent Side has the 20th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Northfield and the 304th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Brent Side, Brentford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-09-27 | £429,706 |
| 4 Brent Side, Brentford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2015-12-04 | £423,195 |
| 15 Brent Side, Brentford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2002-02-22 | £372,573 |
| 15 Brent Side, Brentford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 1999-08-06 | £392,704 |
TW8 8BS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in TW8 8BS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 3,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 4,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Road , TW8 0PN | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School Boston Park Road , TW8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Floreat Brentford Primary School Unit 3 Trico House , Ealing Road TW8 0GD | - not rated | 883 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Dragon Primary School North Road , TW8 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Dragon Infant and Nursery School North Road , TW8 0BJ | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Middle School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 4,003 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson Middle School Melbury Avenue , Norwood Green UB2 4HT | - not rated | 4,354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | - not rated | 366 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Green School for Girls Busch Corner , London Road TW7 5BB | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Green School Busch Corner , TW7 5BB | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 2,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 2,608 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 3,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 4,724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park School Syon Park , TW8 8JF | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity School 62a The Ride , TW8 9NL | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Busch House School Twickenham Road , TW7 6AU | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Syon Park School Twickenham Road , TW7 6AU | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Green Preparatory School Layton House , Ferry Lane TW9 3AF | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Vista Bistro Bar | Unit 1, Brentford Lock, High Street | 268 yd | |
| Feather & Heart | Unit 4, Brentford Lock, High Street | 268 yd | |
| Daniel's Restaurant Ltd | Unit 1, Magistrates House, Market Place | 268 yd | |
| The Lounge @ Equippers Church | The Market Building, Market Place | 280 yd | |
| Boston Sandwich Bar | 3 Station Parade, Boston Manor Road | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Weir Bar & Dining Room | The Weir, 24 Market Place | 231 yd | |
| Inverness Lodge Social Club Ltd | 9 Boston Manor Road | 290 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, 19 Boston Manor Road | 330 yd | |
| The Magpie and Crown | The Magpie And Crown, 128 High Street | 335 yd | |
| Six Bells | The Six Bells, 148 High Street | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo's Desserts at Bridge House | 1 Commerce Road | 281 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 203 High Street | 312 yd | |
| KFC | 211 High Street | 344 yd | |
| D YOVANOVA | 34 Hornbeam Crescent | 505 yd | |
| Jerk hub 247 / Gourmet Hub 247 | Brent Works, Unit 1-3 Catherine Wheel Road | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrisons Supermarket Limited | Land behind, 128 High Street | 335 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarket Limited | 228-246 High Street | 445 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Block H Paragon Site, Boston Manor Road | 520 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1 Burgoyne House | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brentford School For Girls BOSTON MANOR ROAD | 327 yd | |
| Brentford Fc (Griffin Park) GRIFFIN PARK GRIFFIN PARK BRAEMAR ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (Brentford) 1-5 1-5 WINDSOR CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 815 yd |
| Boston Manor Tennis Club BOSTON MANOR ROAD | tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Fitness For Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Fit4Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Kallima Spa (London Syon Park) Park Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 925 yd |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School GUNNERSBURY CATHOLIC SCHOOL GUNNERSBURY CATHOLIC SCHOOL THE RIDE | health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.