A guide to living in Brentford

West London’s Brentford is a historic county town in Middlesex; within the London Borough of Hounslow and part of Greater London since the Sixties. The town is found where the River Brent and the Thames meet, some eight miles from Charing Cross. An alternative to riverfront hotspots, Brentford has all the appeal of a cosmopolitan waterside hub without a hefty price tag. The aforementioned river duo flows into the Grand Union Canal; lined with historical pubs and cheerful family-run cafes, it’s just the place for weekend strolls. Read on to discover the developments that are rated as the best places to live in Brentford and to see reviews from residents who own or rent in Brentford.

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Best places to live in Brentford

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Apo Kew Bridge, TW8

By Apo

Award winner 2023

4.46

(96 reviews)

£1,525-£2,900 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Apo Kew Bridge is a Build to Rent development in Brentford. It is located adjacent to Kew Bridge station and is a short walk to Gunnersbury Park and Kew Gardens. In addition, residents benefit from an onsite residents' gym, 'The Local,' a residents lounge and a co-working space. The Local opens out onto one of the three private roof terraces. Apo Kew Bridge offers well-being studios and meeting rooms for private hire. As well as this, residents can enjoy free wi-fi and a deposit free option. Similarly, there is a resident host who is onsite 7 days a week.

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Ranked 1st out of 11 in Brentford

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Academy Place, TW7

By Crest Nicholson

4.3

4.30

(11 reviews)

Academy Place is a Crest Nicholson development located in Osterley. It is comprised of 366 apartments, ranging from one to four-bedrooms and is surrounded by green areas and sporting facilities. The development is situated just a 10-minute walk from Isleworth station which has regular trains to London Waterloo station.

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Ranked 2nd out of 11 in Brentford

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Kew Bridge West, TW8

By St James, Berkeley Group

4.28

(15 reviews)

Kew Bridge West is a residential development in leafy West London, just a short drive from Heathrow Airport. It features one, two and three-bedroom apartments, and is flanked by the River Thames, Kew Gardens and Syon Park. The nearest station, Kew Bridge, is a Zone 3 hub with convenient links to Waterloo.

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Ranked 3rd out of 11 in Brentford

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Brentford Lock West, TW8

By Waterside Places

4.21

(19 reviews)

A Waterside Place development, Brentford Lock West comprises of two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses located right on the Grand Union Canal. Brentford Station is in close proximity to the development, with direct trains to Waterloo via Chiswick, Hounslow and Richmond.

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Ranked 4th out of 11 in Brentford

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Kew Bridge Court, W4

By Grainger

4.2

4.20

(11 reviews)

Kew Bridge Court is a gated residential complex managed by Grainger, just off Chiswick High Road in the area of Kew Bridge and Strand on the Green. It’s made up of one and two-bedroom apartments, which come with an allocated off-street parking space. Kew Bridge railway station is just over the road and residents can take a direct train from here to London Waterloo in 30 minutes.

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Ranked 5th out of 11 in Brentford

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Lucila P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo Kew Bridge, TW8

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

APO Kew Bridge review

Lucila P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo Kew Bridge, TW8

Nov 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Kew Bridge is a lovely area, it’s close to Chiswick and Richmond for big, known stores but at the same time not so busy as those neighborhoods. The essentials are covered: supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, gyms; And most importantly, it’s very well connected: district line 10 min walk and the train station just outside the development. Despite not being crowded every time, finding a parking spot is hard, as there are many buildings and most of the surrounding streets are for permit holders only. APO for instance has parking spaces available but because of the stadium it’s inconvenient: if a match takes place on a weekend (which basically happens every other weekend) you can’t use the parking road 2 hours before and after the match.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Fast, assertive, and very helpful. Everything was sorted every time we had an issue, luckily it wasn’t that many, but they’ve been always mindful about our needs

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Every week they bring a food truck where residents can buy at discounted prices, it’s a nice initiative… but, if your flat view is the central square between Galleria, Marsden and the stadium, the smell is not nice, mostly in the summer

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NatC (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Reynard Mills, TW8

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

I love my flat but avoid NHG!!

NatC (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Reynard Mills, TW8

Nov 2025

The design is good and i love my flat. The building is looking a little shoddy now. Unfortunately NHG are a nightmare, our service charge goes up every year and yet we see nothing for it. Gardening is often missed, maintenance is not acted on quickly and there are big issues like lifts being broken which take ages to fix. The build quality is also not great, my flat is new and I have to replace lots of things at personal cost. All of the lights, the handles on the patio doors, the handle on the front door. Many flats also have carpet moths but NHG take no responsibility for this and so residents are now having to replace their flooring. The way people who live in houses are treated is very different to the way those in the flats are treated, the flats feel like poor relations sometimes and we have to deal with the things the house residents choose to do.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The area is lovely, it offers great transport links both on the overground, the buses, and the tube. It has a good sense of community in my building. Parking is a nightmare unless you have an underground space, residents are ticketed if they park anywhere other than their space but others use them all the time. There is little traffic noise but the children can be loud in the summer. I like this though as it is nice to hear them play.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had known more about NHG. They have a really negative impact on residents.

What is the best feature of your home:

The community in my building. My actual flat and how light it is.

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N J (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Reynard Mills, TW8

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Nice design, a few cosmetic flaws to be addressed.

N J (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Reynard Mills, TW8

Nov 2025

The design of the development on the outside looks great. There are some cosmetic flaws that need to be addressed inside the building, such as tracks hanging down, ceilings looking really tired and wrecked from leaks, etc. It would be great if repairs were addressed in a timely manner. It doesn’t help when we’ve had so many different property managers. I don’t think we have had a property manager last for more than a year.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

We have some wonderful shops and restaurants all within 20 mins of our development. It is very quiet where we are and there is ample parking on the main streets surrounding our development.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

That the majority of repairs would be solely my responsibility and expense.

What is the best feature of your home:

The high ceilings and nice open plan kitchen and living room space. The balcony is also a nice feature.

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Ankita (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo Kew Bridge, TW8

Nov 2025

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Apo Kew bridge is the best place to live!

Ankita (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo Kew Bridge, TW8

Nov 2025

The amenities includes Gym, co working space etc which are excellent and always well-maintained, and the management organises various fun community events throughout the year. The front desk staff are super helpful and friendly, always ready to assist. The apartments are modern, and very comfortable, making it a great place to call home. Overall, it’s a wonderful place with great facilities, a welcoming atmosphere, and an unbeatable location.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The location is perfect — just a short walk to the station, shops, and cafes, which makes daily life so convenient.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Issues raised are usually responded within 24-48 hrs

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Honestly none, we are quite happy with this place, would definitely recommend

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Yalin Kaya (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo Kew Bridge, TW8

Oct 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Decent place to live

Yalin Kaya (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo Kew Bridge, TW8

Oct 2025

The gym is always clean and well-maintained, and the reception staff are consistently friendly and helpful, even when they’re clearly busy. Service requests through the app are usually handled swiftly during weekday hours, which is appreciated. The mail area could use improvement, as it often feels messy and disorganized, though it’s good to hear that management is working on a solution. I wish there could be air-conditioning in the units, as it gets painfully hot during heatwaves. Overall, a well-run building with a sense of care and community.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

I really enjoy living at Apo Kew Bridge. The location is great with SWR trains nearby and a lovely coffee shop downstairs. It’s pet-friendly, has regular social events, a small but decent gym, and the neighbours are friendly. However, there’s no bin chute, so taking rubbish to the basement each time is inconvenient. There’s also no tenant support after-hours, and the sound insulation from upstairs isn’t great.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They are very responsive when there are problems, which I appreciate it.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I knew my unit gets very hot during heatwaves.

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