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Bentley Heath & The Royds

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About

Bentley Heath & The Royds ward is situated in the eastern part of Hertsmere, encompassing residential neighbourhoods and significant green spaces. The area is characterised by housing developments from various eras, providing a mix of property styles. Local shopping parades serve the daily needs of residents, with community life centred around several primary schools and local places of worship. The ward includes the distinct settlement of Bentley Heath, which maintains its own identity within the broader borough.

A notable feature is the presence of the Aldenham Reservoir and Country Park, which offers walking routes and water-based recreation. The ward's landscape is partly defined by the borders of the M25 motorway and the A41 road, influencing its connectivity. Land use includes both private residential areas and sections of protected Green Belt land, reflecting a balance between development and open space. Public transport links primarily consist of bus services connecting to nearby town centres and railway stations.

Area overview

On average Bentley Heath & The Royds has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bentley Heath & The Royds is £64,732 per year. There are 2 schools in Bentley Heath & The Royds: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bentley Heath & The Royds is home to around 5,975 people, with a population density of about 1,013.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bentley Heath & The Royds Population
5,975
Population density
1,013.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.22(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.44(+129%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.71(+53%)
Vehicle crime
8.87(+102%)
Other theft
7.7(+41%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,904
65.34%
Other White
576
9.64%
Indian
361
6.04%
Other
253
4.23%
Irish
169
2.83%
Total population: 5,975

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,798
35.58%
No qualifications
936
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
785
15.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
650
12.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
479
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 5,054

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,094
45.28%
Owns with a mortgage
729
30.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
256
10.6%
Other social rented
162
6.71%
Social rents from council
130
5.38%
Total households: 2,416

Property prices in Bentley Heath & The Royds

Median price£622,000
Price per sq ft£577
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£530K – £710K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £622,000 (about £577 per square foot) in Bentley Heath & The Royds area, with individual transactions ranging from £236,000 up to £1,120,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bentley Heath & The Royds over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£717,500£598
Semi-Detached35£630,000£576
Terraced5£500,000£567
Flats5£360,000£587

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bentley Heath & The Royds

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bentley Heath & The Royds.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£857,500£323,000£540,000£374,750
2017£620,000£335,000£525,000£370,000
2018£585,000£345,000£527,500£405,000
2019£562,500£331,000£577,475£396,000
2020£665,750£260,000£535,000£360,000
2021£675,000£348,000£600,000£435,000
2022£735,000£333,500£662,500£465,000
2023£825,000£395,000£650,000£475,000
2024£925,000£335,000£630,000£415,000
2025£740,000£345,000£633,750£515,625
2026£710,000£380,000£622,000£374,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bentley Heath & The Royds.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bentley Heath & The Royds.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£502£500£484£467
2017£495£531£524£506
2018£555£512£494£465
2019£536£560£545£454
2020£531£412£561£414
2021£597£521£561£466
2022£650£560£603£537
2023£623£626£585£422
2024£612£597£590£539
2025£578£532£578£562
2026£618£578£527£435
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bentley Heath & The Royds.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bentley Heath & The Royds in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bentley Heath & The Royds

Is Bentley Heath & The Royds safe?

Bentley Heath & The Royds records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bentley Heath & The Royds?

The median sale price in Bentley Heath & The Royds is £622,000 (about £577 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bentley Heath & The Royds?

Bentley Heath & The Royds has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bentley Heath & The Royds?

Bentley Heath & The Royds scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bentley Heath & The Royds sits around rank 20,789 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bentley Heath & The Royds?

The average household income in Bentley Heath & The Royds is around £64,732 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bentley Heath & The Royds?

Bentley Heath & The Royds is represented by 1 elected councillor: John Martin Graham (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Bentley Heath & The Royds

EN62LB

Brooklands Gardens

EN62LS

Brackendale

EN62PL

Beechwood Avenue

EN62QJ

Ashwood Road

EN62BW

The Shrublands

EN62QD

Ashwood Road

EN62DF

Dugdale Hill Lane

EN62LN

The Byway

EN62NW

Sunnybank Road

EN62SJ

Barnet Road

EN62LP

Brackendale

EN62ER

Great Slades

EN62JY

Allandale Crescent

EN62EP

Baker Street

EN62NZ

Mutton Lane

EN62JT

The Approach

EN54RH

Great North Road

EN62DZ

Baker Street

EN62LG

Berkeley Close

EN54RZ

Bentley Heath Lane

EN62PP

Willow Way

EN62JL

Elmfield Road

EN62LD

Sherwood Avenue

EN62EB

Baker Street

EN62PX

Hunter Close

EN62PS

Willow Way

EN62SH

Barnet Road

EN62LZ

Field View Road

EN62EG

Elmroyd Close

EN62ES

Baker Street

EN54SG

Barnet Road

EN62AR

The Drive

EN62LW

The Byway

EN62RY

Barnet Road

EN54FA

Minorca Close

EN62NH

Sunnybank Road

EN62SA

Powis Court

EN62BQ

Weston Close

EN62EE

Elmroyd Avenue

EN62JP

Elmscroft Gardens

EN62SW

Kingsland

EN62DB

Dugdale Hill Lane

EN62JJ

Elmfield Road

EN62PQ

Ashwood Road

EN62QG

Cherry Tree Lane

EN62PZ

Willow Way

EN54RJ

Great North Road

EN62BS

Baker Street

EN62BX

Santers Lane

EN62PT

Willow Way

EN62AX

Mutton Lane

EN62JS

Aberdale Gardens

EN62NY

Mutton Lane

EN62LL

Daleside Drive

EN62QH

Firs Lane

EN62EX

Baker Street

EN54RG

Great North Road

EN62BN

The Shrublands

EN54FB

Admiral Gardens

EN62EA

Baker Street

EN62EQ

Baker Street

EN62NN

Sunnybank Road

EN62RE

Barnet Road

EN62AP

The Drive

EN62DX

Bridgefoot Lane

EN62EW

Oakroyd Close

EN62DP

Dugdale Hill Lane

EN62JW

Aberdale Gardens

EN62BP

Baker Street

EN62NE

Winston Way

EN62RZ

Byers Close

EN62RU

Hill Crest

EN62LA

Brooklands Gardens

EN62QY

Barnet Road

EN54AA

Barnet Road

EN62JG

Aberdale Gardens

EN62JN

Aberdale Gardens

EN62QB

Hayes Walk

EN62QF

Ashwood Road

EN62NQ

Sunnybank Road

EN62ED

Elmroyd Avenue

EN62SG

Dove Lane

EN62RR

Hill Rise

EN62PN

Ashwood Road

EN62EH

Oakroyd Avenue

EN54SA

Dancers Hill Road

EN62DQ

Wellesley Crescent

EN54SB

Barnet Road

EN62DA

Santers Lane

EN62JF

Aberdale Gardens

EN62PH

Ashwood Road

EN62JR

Elmscroft Gardens

EN62NL

Sunnybank Road

EN62DH

Robert Close

EN54SZ

Barnet Road

EN62PU

Hyde Avenue

EN62PW

Ashwood Road

EN62BU

Santers Lane

EN62QX

Barnet Road

EN62ND

The Greenway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.