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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

CO70RJ

Romney Close

CO70SA

Moverons Lane

CO78EB

Coach Road

CO78FE

Avocet Place

CO78HR

Church Road

CO78PE

Weeley Road

CO78PW

The Green

CO78RA

Wick Road

CO70QG

Church Road

CO77HH

Station Road

CO78FH

Avocet Place

CO78FX

St Peters Mews

CO78HW

Honeysuckle Way

CO70QN

Manor House Way

CO78BZ

Cockaynes Lane

CO78GR

Mallard Way

CO78HN

Acorn Walk

CO78NH

Aingers Green Road

CO78PR

Thorrington Road

CO78TR

Lang Way

CO78ES

St Osyth Road

CO78EZ

Clacton Road

CO78HG

Chapel Lane

CO78JW

Clacton Road

CO70QT

Church Road

CO77DR

Bromley Road

CO78PP

Thorrington Road

CO70QQ

Love Lane

CO77FQ

Mannings Road

CO77HD

Church Road

CO78AL

De Staunton Close

CO78DS

Heath Road

CO78JG

Tenpenny Hill

CO78LP

Sycamore Place

CO78RQ

Hill Cottages

CO78RY

Colchester Road

CO70GJ

Weavers Close

CO70QP

Church Road

CO70RE

Fordwich Road

CO70RP

Samsons Close

CO77DH

Main Road

CO78DT

Heath Road

CO78GQ

Opal Way

CO78HJ

Hazel Close

CO78LA

Plough Road

CO78GG

Hills Close

CO78GN

Jefferson Way

CO78HU

Frating Road

CO78RG

Hill Cottages

CO78EL

Bramley Close

CO78QU

St Marys Road

CO70RN

Samsons Road

CO78GB

Thelma Drive

CO78QB

De Vere Estate

CO70RG

Maltings Road

CO78BN

Furze Crescent

CO78EG

Laxton Road

CO78HS

Church Road

CO78JD

Tenpenny Hill

CO70HX

Red Barn Road

CO77GD

Barrell Close

CO78AR

Ford Lane

CO78NB

Weeley Road

CO78LZ

Plough Road

CO78PG

The Green

CO78PH

The Green

CO78PY

Larkfield Road

CO78QS

Weeley Road

CO78RP

Dial Road

CO70SQ

Morses Lane

CO78AP

Colchester Main Road

CO78BY

Poundfield Close

CO78DH

Colchester Main Road

CO78LU

Elm Close

CO78NX

Pine Close

CO78TP

Wethersfield View

CO70RQ

Sarre Way

CO70RU

Marennes Crescent

CO77HE

Church Road

CO78AA

Station Road

CO78AT

Ford Lane

CO78LS

Birch Avenue

CO78HA

Alresford & Elmstead

CO77GA

Tokely Road

CO78AZ

Ford Lane

CO78BB

Ford Lane

CO78BG

Wivenhoe Road

CO78DJ

Colchester Main Road

CO78DP

Coppice Road

CO78LY

The Green

CO78NJ

Woodgreen Estate

CO78RT

Colchester Road

CO78TQ

Farmington Way

CO70JQ

Lodge Road

CO70QJ

Church Road

CO70RT

Pertwee Close

CO77DX

Colchester Road

CO78BE

Ford Lane

CO78HP

Church Road

CO78PU

Finch Drive

Data Sources

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