The area is significant for its connecting through road, the Colnbrook bypass, which runs through the heart of Brands Hill, linking the M4, and Heathrow airport.

Brands Hill was previously home to a public house on Bath Road, known as the Queen's Arms before its closure but historically known as The Crown Inn, it has been the site of a pub since at least the 18th century.

[1][2][3] A pub known as The Plough, which was a landmark on the bus routes from Hounslow to Slough, previously existed on London Road and was demolished to make way for a Holiday Inn Express.

[5] Due to the proximity to London Heathrow Terminal 5, the area offers a few B&Bs including The Airport Guest House and Gibtel, both on the Brands Hill roundabout.

There are a few shops in Brands Hill, including an M&S/BP petrol station, a bar in the Holiday Inn Express, and fast food restaurants.