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Bentworth & Froyle

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About

The Bentworth & Froyle ward is a rural area in East Hampshire, defined by its agricultural character and small, historic villages. The landscape is dominated by farmland, woodland, and chalk downland, with scattered settlements like the parish of Bentworth itself. The area is primarily residential, with a significant portion of the population living in the countryside rather than in a centralised town.

The local economy has strong ties to farming and land management. A notable feature is the presence of the Watercress Line heritage railway, which runs through the ward, connecting to Alton. Community life centres on village institutions such as parish churches, village halls, and the local pub, reflecting a traditional, close-knit social structure within the wider agricultural setting.

Area overview

On average Bentworth & Froyle has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bentworth & Froyle is £77,132 per year. There are 1 schools in Bentworth & Froyle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bentworth & Froyle is home to around 2,743 people, with a population density of about 42.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bentworth & Froyle Population
2,743
Population density
42.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.41(-48%)
Other theft
6.56(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.1(-21%)
Burglary
2.92(+12%)
Public order
2.55(-58%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,490
90.74%
Other White
110
4.01%
Irish
26
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.87%
Other Asian
14
0.51%
Total population: 2,744

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,113
47.75%
Level 3 (A level)
444
19.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
336
14.41%
No qualifications
185
7.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
159
6.82%
Total 16+ residents: 2,331

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
513
46.22%
Owns with a mortgage
347
31.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
128
11.53%
Other social rented
68
6.13%
Other forms of private rent
36
3.24%
Total households: 1,110

Property prices in Bentworth & Froyle

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £757,500 in Bentworth & Froyle area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £2,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bentworth & Froyle 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 Bentworth & Froyle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£875,000
Semi-Detached1£627,500
Terraced2£507,500

10 years median price trend in Bentworth & Froyle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bentworth & Froyle.

Data Sources

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