Brentford Skyline of Brentford town centre. The background comprises Kew Gardens in Kew, to which the town is linked by Kew Bridge, Richmond Park, Wimbledon Common and the North Downs. Brentford Brentford shown within Greater London Area 5.87 km2 (2.27 sq mi) Population 27,907 (Syon, Brentford wards 2011)[1] • Density 4,754/km2 (12,310/sq mi) OS grid reference TQ1878 • Charing Cross 8 mi (12.9 km) WNW Civil parish n/a London borough Hounslow Ceremonial county Greater London Region London Country England Sovereign state United Kingdom Post town BRENTFORD Postcode district TW8 Dialling code 020 Police Metropolitan Fire London Ambulance London EU Parliament London UK Parliament Brentford & Isleworth London Assembly South West