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TW8 8GL

West Bradbury Yard

Syon & Brentford Lock

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Overview

Postcode TW8 8GL is located in a major urban area, within the Syon & Brentford Lock ward of Hounslow in the London region, and forms part of the Brentford Central area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brentford Central is £78,259 per year. The nearest station is Brentford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St. Paul's Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Brentford Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,796 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Brentford Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Brentford Central is £78,259 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from TW8 8GL.

Flood risk

No risk

Brentford Central near TW8 8GL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Brentford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TW8 8GL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Brentford

South Western

Walking directions to Brentford
0.7 mi

4

Syon Lane

South Western

Walking directions to Syon Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TW8 8GL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt. Paul's Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to St. Paul's Recreation Ground
0.1 miThe ButtsSmallWalking directions to The Butts

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
9,215.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
77.05(+671%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.81(+44%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.11(-19%)
Other theft
11.99(+5%)
Public order
10.84(+60%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
100
31.55%
Other White
88
27.76%
Indian
19
5.99%
Other Asian
15
4.73%
Arab
12
3.79%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
183
68.8%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.41%
No qualifications
16
6.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
2.63%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
49.34%
Owns with a mortgage
50
32.89%
Owns outright
13
8.55%
Shared ownership
9
5.92%
Social rents from council
3
1.97%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Syon & Brentford Lock

Median price£429,750
Price per sq ft£574
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£340K – £564K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £429,750 (about £574 per square foot) in Syon & Brentford Lock area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £1,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Syon & Brentford Lock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£850,000£745
Semi-Detached7£615,000£538
Terraced21£595,000£660
Flats87£380,000£565

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Syon & Brentford Lock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Syon & Brentford Lock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,000£471,250£490,000
2017£425,000£550,000£560,000
2018£435,000£594,000£570,000
2019£415,000£470,000£490,000
2020£402,000£453,750£540,000
2021£400,000£570,625£600,000
2022£455,000£580,500£557,500
2023£486,450£640,000£710,000
2024£460,000£640,000£612,500
2025£398,000£580,000£617,000
2026£380,000£568,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Syon & Brentford Lock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Syon & Brentford Lock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£655£553£511
2017£584£673£585
2018£598£544£528
2019£567£546£522
2020£550£546£592
2021£552£631£565
2022£631£587£560
2023£732£526£576
2024£625£578£643
2025£591£555£613
2026£520£711
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Syon & Brentford Lock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Syon & Brentford Lock in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TW8 8GL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TW8 8GL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Nov 2025Apartment 81, Lewis House, 1, West Bradbury Yard, Brentford, TW8 8GLFlatsLeasehold£457,800
15 May 2025Apartment 89, Lewis House, 1, West Bradbury Yard, Brentford, TW8 8GLFlatsLeasehold£450,000
31 Mar 2025Apartment 95, Lewis House, 1, West Bradbury Yard, Brentford, TW8 8GLFlatsLeasehold£618,700
18 May 2026Apartment 84, Calville House, 1, Bradshaw Yard, Brentford, TW8 8GEFlatsLeasehold£445,000
31 Mar 2025Apartment 119, Lewis House, 7, West Bradbury Yard, Brentford, TW8 8GNFlatsLeasehold£760,000

Schools

In the TW8 8GL postcode area, located within Brentford Central, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TW8 8GL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryBrentford School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOur Lady and St John's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TW8 8GL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TW8 8GL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBest Quality FoodHounslow, TW8 8AYWalking directions to Best Quality Food
0 miMorrisonsHounslow, TW8 8GGWalking directions to Morrisons
0 miFood LinkHigh Street, Hounslow, TW8 8AHWalking directions to Food Link
0.1 miAl ShaamHounslow, TW8 8AFWalking directions to Al Shaam
0.1 miCost ChoiceHigh Street, Hounslow, TW8 8LJWalking directions to Cost Choice

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hounslow district.

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,671
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,371

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TW8 8GL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dan Bowring

Syon & Brentford Lock - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Katherine Sarah Dunne

Syon & Brentford Lock - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Theo Dennison

Syon & Brentford Lock - Elected 7 May 2026

Brentford, Isleworth, Heston & Hounslow Independents

Member of parliament

Ruth Cadbury

Brentford and Isleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHounslowE09000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrentford and IsleworthE14001124
ParishHounslow, unparished areaE43000208
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brentford CentralE02000531
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hounslow 006HE01034033
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2023-10-01

Frequently asked questions about TW8 8GL

Is TW8 8GL (Brentford Central) safe?

The area around TW8 8GL records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near TW8 8GL?

The median sale price around TW8 8GL in Brentford Central is £429,750 (about £574 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TW8 8GL?

There are 15 schools close to TW8 8GL, including St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good), Brentford School for Girls (Good) and Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TW8 8GL?

The closest station to TW8 8GL is Brentford in TfL zone 4, about 543 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around TW8 8GL?

TW8 8GL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,796 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TW8 8GL (Brentford Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brentford and Isleworth covering TW8 8GL is Ruth Cadbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dan Bowring (Labour Party), Katherine Sarah Dunne (Labour Party) and Theo Dennison (Brentford, Isleworth, Heston & Hounslow Independents).