Brent is a rural ward located in the Sedgemoor district of Somerset, England. It covers a largely agricultural area, with scattered villages and farmland. The ward includes the villages of Brent Knoll and East Brent, known for their historic churches and traditional Somerset character. The landscape is dominated by the prominent Brent Knoll hill, a local landmark with Iron Age origins.
The area has strong transport links, with the M5 motorway running nearby and Bristol Airport within easy reach. Local amenities are centred around the village communities, with pubs, shops, and primary schools serving residents. The ward retains a quiet, countryside atmosphere, with walking routes offering views across the Somerset Levels. Farming remains an important part of the local economy, alongside commuter links to larger towns and cities in the region.
On average Brent has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Brent is £47,367 per year. There are 5 schools in Brent: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £353,500 in Brent area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £940,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £478,750 |
| Flats | 3 | £121,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £235,000 |
10 years price trend in Brent
BS262PJ
Wedmore & Mark
BS262SB
Wedmore & Mark
BS262TJ
Monks Close
BS262TY
Gills Lane
BS262US
White House Lane
TA81JR
Hatcher Close
TA81QS
Cookson Close
TA93FG
Berrow & Brent Knoll
TA94DA
Burton Row
TA94DG
Brent Street
TA94HL
Bridgwater Road
BS240DY
Delhorn Lane
BS240EG
West Road
BS240EN
Rectory Way
BS240JL
Strowland Lane
BS262SD
Wedmore & Mark
BS262FR
Notting Hill Way
TA82NW
Monkstone Drive
TA82QX
Coast Road
TA94JZ
Burnham Moor Lane
BS240DS
Church Lane
BS240HG
Middle Street
BS262HD
Church Lane
BS262PG
Back Lane
BS262QW
Church Lane
BS262RG
Biddisham Lane
TA93FD
Edison Court
TA82JL
Berrow Road
TA82LQ
Sandhills Drive
TA82NF
Church House Road
TA82NJ
Parsonage Road
TA82RG
Manor Close
TA82RY
Rector's Close
TA94JB
Wickham Way
TA94JQ
East Drive
BS240BT
Ferry Lane
BS240DA
Bridgwater Road
BS240JQ
Delhorn Lane
BS262JJ
Bridgwater Road
BS262JW
East End
BS262QH
Church Lane
TA82SG
Church Road
TA82NA
Brooke Road
TA82FL
Berrow & Brent Knoll
TA82JR
Fairway Close
TA82LJ
Rugosa Drive
TA94BB
Brent Street
TA94BL
Brent Road
TA94EQ
Brent Street
TA94HT
Old Bristol Road
TA94JE
Weston Road
TA94JN
Bristol Road
BS240HP
Eastertown
BS240HS
North Road
BS240JH
Edingworth Road
BS262FT
Berrow & Brent Knoll
BS262RN
Blackthorn Close
TA82RJ
South Road
TA82JU
Brent Road
TA82LN
Manor Close
TA82LU
Barton Close
TA94BT
Middle Street
BS240DP
Slade Lane
BS240HA
Brean Road
BS262FD
Old Coach Road
BS262HW
Rackley Lane
BS262JA
Old Coach Road
BS262RD
Wedmore & Mark
BS262RE
Wedmore & Mark
BS262TU
Gills Lane
BS262TX
Oldmead Lane
TA82FH
Berrow & Brent Knoll
TA82ND
Penmoor Road
TA94AP
Berrow & Brent Knoll
TA94AS
Battleborough Lane
TA94DE
Hill Lane
TA94HD
Burnham Moor Lane
BS240HD
Brean Road
BS262JL
Cross Moor Drove
BS262RF
Wedmore & Mark
BS284QE
Ashton Drove
TA82FJ
Berrow & Brent Knoll
TA94DS
Battleborough Lane
TA94EB
Brent Close
BS262EL
Webbington Road
BS262JQ
Turnpike Road
BS262ND
Alston Sutton Road
BS262SN
Fletcher's Lane
BS262TD
Chapel Road
BS262TN
Pill Road
BS284QF
Wedmore & Mark
TA82JP
Barton Road
TA94HJ
Battleborough Lane
TA94HU
Old Bristol Road
BS262NJ
Wedmore & Mark
BS262JB
Old Coach Road
BS240BP
Boat Lane
BS262EH
Cross Moor Drove
BS262EX
Church Lane
BS262HL
Vicarage Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.