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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.

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.