Area Overview for Brentford East Ward

Gunnersbury Park in Brentford East Ward
Path by Green Dragon Lane in Brentford East Ward
Junction of New Road and Ealing Road, Brentford in Brentford East Ward
Barratt building, formerly Wallis House, Great West Road, Brentford in Brentford East Ward
M4, Junction 2, Brentford in Brentford East Ward
In Carville Hall Park in Brentford East Ward
M4, A4, and roundabout sign in Brentford East Ward
Green Dragon Lane in Brentford East Ward
Carville Hall in Brentford East Ward
The Express Tavern in Brentford in Brentford East Ward
Westbound train at Kew Bridge Station in Brentford East Ward
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Area Information

Living in Brentford East Ward offers a distinct residential experience within the London Borough of Hounslow. This district ward covers an area of 86 hectares yet maintains a population density of 1,676 people per square kilometre. Visitors will find a neighbourhood defined by a specific demographic profile, as the community centre around individuals aged 70 years. While the ward contains fewer than 1,500 residents, the surrounding context of Brentford ensures access to wider amenities and transport links. You are entering a space where daily life revolves around established routines rather than rapid urban expansion. The layout supports a quiet existence for those seeking stability. Most of the residential footprint consists of private dwellings rather than temporary accommodation, suggesting a settled population. The ward does not contain protected nature reserves, woodlands, or Ramsar wetland sites, which simplifies property planning but limits immediate natural escapes within the boundary. For anyone considering homes in Brentford East Ward, the environment is practical and straightforward. The area functions as a standard residential pocket rather than a tourist destination or major business hub. Residents enjoy a typical suburban pace where the community is defined by long-term tenures rather than transient living arrangements.

Area Type
District Borough Unitary Ward
Area Size
86.0 hectares
Population
1441
Population Density
1676 people/km²

Demographics

The people calling Brentford East Ward home are predominantly older residents. The demographic median age stands at 70 years, indicating a population heavily weighted towards seniors. This age concentration shapes the local culture, creating a community where neighbours often care for each other and expect a slower lifestyle. You will find that most households here are occupied by long-term residents rather than young families or transient workers. This factor influences local shop choices and community events significantly. Home ownership in Brentford East Ward stands at exactly 30%. This figure reveals that the majority of the 1,441 residents rent their properties rather than own them outright. The high rental proportion suggests a diverse group of tenants, potentially including those moving to the area for retirement or individuals seeking affordable options near central London. The ward does not provide specific data on household composition breakdowns beyond the total count for the entire area. Similarly, ethnicity and religious breakdown figures are not included in the current profiles for this specific ward. Consequently, you cannot determine the exact cultural or religious makeup from these statistics alone. However, the age profile remains the clearest identifier of who lives here.

Household Size

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Accommodation Type

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Tenure

30
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Religion

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Household Composition

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Age

70
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Household Deprivation

N/A
with no deprivation

NS-SEC

37
in Lower managerial occupations

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Planning

Planning Constraints

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who typically lives in Brentford East Ward?
The community consists primarily of older individuals, with a median age of 70 years. The area has a population of 1,441 people living across 86 hectares. Most residents rent their homes rather than own them.

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