Barnhill, Brent: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Barnhill are pretty much in line with the UK average, except for one thing: transport. You'll pay £160 a month here compared to the national average of £103.
Utilities, internet, and council tax all sit within a few pounds of what you'd expect across the country. Groceries are slightly cheaper at £220 a month. Transport is the outlier — it's £57 above the UK average, which works out to roughly £684 extra a year.
If you're thinking about letting a property here, that transport premium matters. Your tenants will notice it, especially if they're commuting into central London. Beyond that, costs are pretty stable, so Barnhill's a straightforward neighbourhood to budget for.
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Higher than
UK Average
Similar to
Kenton
Lower than
Wembley Park
Higher than
Queensbury
Similar to
Welsh Harp
Higher than
Preston
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,393
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£1,920
Council tax in Barnhill, 2026-27
In Barnhill (Brent), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £199 a month for a couple and £150 for a single person (most common band: C, £1,987 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £150 | £1,795 |
| Couple | £199 | £2,393 |
| Family | £199 | £2,393 |
| Single parent | £150 | £1,795 |
Most common band in Barnhill: C (£1,986.91 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,490.18 |
| Band B | £1,738.54 |
| Band C | £1,986.91 |
| Band D | £2,235.27 |
| Band E | £2,732.00 |
| Band F | £3,228.72 |
| Band G | £3,725.45 |
| Band H | £4,470.54 |
- Ward averages based on the mix of homes in each band, not a bill for a specific home.
- Single person and single parent figures include the 25% single-person discount.
- Estimated from ONS, Ofgem and Census data. Council: Brent.
