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Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington

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About

The Alresford, Great Bentley and Thorrington area in Tendring sits among low-lying agricultural land and scattered pockets of woodland. Villages are linked by narrow lanes and public footpaths that cross arable fields and hedgerows. Farms, smallholdings and a handful of local businesses shape the local economy, while parish churches, village halls and a few pubs provide community focal points. Settlement patterns are compact, with housing clustered around small greens and lanes rather than ribbon development along main roads.

Great Bentley is served by a railway station on the Sunshine Coast Line, providing direct trains toward Colchester and the coast, and its large village green is used for community events such as the village show. Thorrington and Alresford retain quieter characters, with lanes that lead out to surrounding farmland and access points for walking. Local seasonal activity reflects farming cycles and village calendars rather than tourism, and everyday life is oriented around schools, shops and services in the nearby towns.

Area overview

On average Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington is £57,083 per year. There are 3 schools in Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington is home to around 8,507 people, with a population density of about 220.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington Population
8,507
Population density
220 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.57(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.17(-73%)
Public order
3.17(-39%)
Other theft
2.94(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.94(-54%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,071
94.95%
Other White
107
1.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.45%
Irish
35
0.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
31
0.36%
Total population: 8,500

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,769
24.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,320
18.5%
No qualifications
1,308
18.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,101
15.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
888
12.44%
Total 16+ residents: 7,136

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,798
50.89%
Owns with a mortgage
1,186
33.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
299
8.46%
Social rents from council
78
2.21%
Other forms of private rent
74
2.09%
Total households: 3,533

Property prices in Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 in Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,200 up to £825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached88£425,375
Flats3£110,000
Semi-Detached59£310,000
Terraced2£257,500

10 years median price trend in Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington.

All postcodes in Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington

CO78BJ

Franceska Gardens

CO77GB

Fenn Close

CO78LX

The Green

CO70TB

Campernell Close

CO78DR

Chestnut Road

CO78EW

George Mitchel Close

CO78GX

The Bentleys & Frating

CO78NP

Plough Road

CO78DF

Colchester Main Road

CO78PA

The Green

CO70QX

The Grove

CO78GD

Forge Lane

CO78GU

High Elms

CO78QP

Thorrington Road

CO78TN

The Bentleys & Frating

CO78BD

Orchard View

CO78NE

Weeley Road

CO78NN

St Marys Road

CO78QD

Thorrington Road

CO78RH

Holly Bush Hill

CO78TH

Windsor Road

CO78DX

Orchard Road

CO78DZ

Oak Tree Road

CO78EH

Worcester Crescent

CO77HB

Church Road

CO78AU

Ford Lane

CO78EJ

Cox Road

CO78GW

St Marys Green

CO77HJ

Frating Abbey Farm Road

CO78BX

Station Road

CO78LR

Birch Avenue

CO78RD

South Heath Road

CO70QH

Church Road

CO78AH

Wivenhoe Road

CO78NS

Plough Road

CO78PD

Weeley Road

CO78PJ

The Green

CO70QR

Manor House Way

CO78AY

Ford Lane

CO78LD

Plough Road

CO78NF

Weeley Road

CO78NG

St Marys Road

CO78AJ

Wivenhoe Road

CO78BS

Station Road

CO78FW

The Nook

CO78JH

Brightlingsea Road

CO78JP

Clacton Road

CO78LH

Station Road

CO78RF

Flag Hill

CO77HG

Church Road

CO78AX

Ford Lane

CO78GA

Goodwyns Mews

CO70RY

The Woodlands

CO78LL

Birch Avenue

CO78GE

Gable Farm Close

CO78FB

Nursery Gardens

CO78GP

Pershore Way

CO78TT

Bells Way

CO78AD

Wivenhoe Road

CO78GL

Victoria Avenue

CO78JN

Clacton Road

CO78LT

Cedar Way

CO78QN

Moors Lane

CO78RL

Holly Bush Hill

CO78TF

Gordon Lord Close

CO70RW

Samsons Road

CO78AE

Wivenhoe Road

CO78AS

Ford Lane

CO77DJ

Main Road

CO78BU

Station Road

CO78FD

Simmons Way

CO78HT

Frating Road

CO77HQ

Rectory Road

CO78EA

Coach Road

CO78EX

Victory Close

CO78EY

Clacton Road

CO78AQ

Wivenhoe Road

CO78EU

Rosemary Lane

CO78PQ

Chapel Terrace

CO78QF

Cherrywoods

CO78TS

Speedwell Walk

CO78BA

St Osyths Road

CO78FL

Pippin Way

CO78LF

Morella Close

CO78QL

Moors Close

CO70FA

Red Barn Close

CO78BQ

Marsh Farm Lane

CO78DN

Coppice Road

CO78FR

Braeburn Close

CO78LW

Hall View Road

CO78PL

The Path

CO78PS

Sturrick Lane

CO78RN

Holly Bush Hill

CO78RS

Newman Fields

CO78FS

Russet Way

CO78LE

New Cut

CO78PZ

Wents Close

CO78PX

Larkfield Road

CO78RJ

Hollybush Hill

CO70PR

Seaview Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.