A guide to living in Brentford
Average location score
Excellent
42%
Very Good
35%
Average
18%
Disappointing
2%
Very poor
3%
Best places to live in Brentford
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
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Apo Kew Bridge, TW8
By Apo
4.40
(82 reviews)
£1,525-£2,900 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 1st out of 11 in Brentford
Vonder Skies, TW8
By Vonder
3.44
(46 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 11 in Brentford
Academy Place, TW7
By Crest Nicholson
4.30
(11 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 11 in Brentford
Kew Bridge West, TW8
By St James, Berkeley Group
4.28
(15 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 11 in Brentford
Brentford Lock West, TW8
By Waterside Places
4.21
(19 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 11 in Brentford
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Featured developments in Brentford
Latest Reviews in Brentford
271 total reviews
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Amin (Tenant)
Vonder Skies, TW8
Dec 2024
A scam housing company
Amin (Tenant)
Vonder Skies, TW8
Dec 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Area is OK. And access to the city centre is quite comfortable. The area is rather clean and there is a Tesco nearby which is good.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Contacting them is so hard if not impossible! There is no email no phone number nothing! This is a sign that people should be suspicious about this scam company!
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
They have terrible customer service and management!
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Pablo Galeano Jacobsen (Tenant)
Apo Kew Bridge, TW8
Nov 2024
Best place to live in London
Pablo Galeano Jacobsen (Tenant)
Apo Kew Bridge, TW8
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
A place full of gastronomy with the main street of Chiwick 15 minutes walk away, the river nearby with good pubs to eat or have a good beer
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes all of them. They have helped me with all the new things I have asked for. The team is quick to respond and eager to help.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I would just say to continue being as they do now, having the right team helping the residents to be well.
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Burak G. (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo Kew Bridge, TW8
Nov 2024
The area offers very good amenities
Burak G. (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo Kew Bridge, TW8
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area offers very good amenities with diverse shops along Kew Bridge Road and Chiswick High Road. Transport is convenient with Kew Bridge station and several bus routes, though Gunnersbury is unfortunately not the most reliable station of TfL, likewise District line. Living here is generally peaceful, I am happy to live here.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They immediately take action whenever we raise a concern, and genuinely strive to solve the issue. It sometimes takes time, but I see efforts and it matters.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Council tax rate. I moved here when I was a student, and now that I am not anymore, I need to pay a Council tax that is relatively high for my budget and income.
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Ryan S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apt Parkview , TW8
Nov 2024
Run away! Don’t live here!
Ryan S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apt Parkview , TW8
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area around APT was nice with links to Chiswick and into London. The park at the back was also great but no lighting at all when it gets dark with no security cameras for the back entrance. The gate was constantly left open for anyone to come through.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Absolutely not. They had no idea and no care about residents that needed help with anything. But they made extra efforts to show potential new residents round the place. You wonder why on Rightmove there’s so many flats available, tells you everything you need to know about APT.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
That they absolutely do not care about the issues raised by residents. I’m pretty sure the lack of fire equipment is illegal, they just care about money.
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Alena (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo Kew Bridge, TW8
Nov 2024
Modern Building with Great Amenities but Developing Surroundings
Alena (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo Kew Bridge, TW8
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The local area has its advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, it’s very close to the embankment and a lovely park, which provide excellent open spaces for walks and outdoor activities. Transport links are fairly convenient, making it easy to reach nearby areas. However, there aren’t many cafes or shops around yet, so options for dining out or grabbing essentials are limited. The ongoing construction is a bit of a downside, creating some noise and making the area feel less nice at times, but hopefully, this will improve in the future.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management responded promptly and efficiently, addressing any issues I raised in a timely manner.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that there’s a convenient shop nearby called Mum’s Whole Food. It’s a nice option for fresh produce.
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