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Brentwood Central

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About

Brentwood Central is the primary commercial and civic hub of the borough, anchored by the High Street and the expansive Baytree Shopping Centre. The area features a mix of chain retailers, supermarkets, and local independent businesses, serving as the main retail destination for the wider community. Its layout is defined by major road junctions and pedestrianised zones that facilitate daily commerce and errands.

The area is distinctly residential in character away from the main thoroughfares, with streets of predominantly Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The local library and Town Hall are key civic buildings, while the central war memorial serves as a focal point. A notable feature is the Saxon stone marking the original 'burned wood' clearing in the town, embedded near the library, connecting the modern centre to its ancient origins.

Area overview

On average Brentwood Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brentwood Central is £64,404 per year. There are 3 schools in Brentwood Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Brentwood Central is home to around 11,765 people, with a population density of about 4,763.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brentwood Central Population
11,765
Population density
4,763 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.78(+28%)
Shoplifting
22.01(+210%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.45(+25%)
Vehicle crime
10.45(+130%)
Public order
8.58(+65%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,434
71.68%
Other White
918
7.8%
Indian
571
4.85%
African
292
2.48%
Irish
195
1.66%
Total population: 11,767

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,112
42.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,679
17.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,310
13.41%
No qualifications
1,243
12.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
797
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 9,768

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,803
31.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,673
29.26%
Owns outright
1,325
23.17%
Other social rented
396
6.93%
Social rents from council
292
5.11%
Total households: 5,718

Property prices in Brentwood Central

Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Brentwood Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brentwood Central 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 Brentwood Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£805,000
Flats109£271,000
Semi-Detached23£543,000
Terraced57£425,000

10 years median price trend in Brentwood Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brentwood Central.

All postcodes in Brentwood Central

CM149NW

High Street

CM149WS

Brentwood South

CM149WY

Brentwood South

CM149XA

Brentwood South

Data Sources

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