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Brentwood Central

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About

Brentwood Central is the commercial and transport hub of the town, located around the High Street and surrounding streets. The area features a mix of shops, restaurants, and services, catering to both locals and visitors. Brentwood railway station provides direct links to London Liverpool Street and Shenfield, making it a key transit point. The High Street includes well-known retail chains alongside independent businesses, with a focus on everyday shopping and dining.

The area also has several historic landmarks, including the 12th-century St Thomas’ Church and the remains of Brentwood Chapel. Nearby, the Baytree Shopping Centre offers additional retail options. Weekdays see a steady flow of commuters, while weekends bring more leisure visitors. Public spaces like the pedestrianized sections of the High Street provide gathering spots, and regular markets add to the local activity. Brentwood Central balances practicality with a touch of heritage, serving as the town’s main focal point.

Area overview

On average Brentwood Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 106 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 of residents in Brentwood Central is £58,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Brentwood Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 220 recent sales, the median property price is £362,000 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
Detached19£805,000
Flats109£266,000
Semi-Detached24£542,500
Terraced68£423,000

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

CM144UZ

North Road

CM145JG

Crescent Road

CM149NW

High Street

CM159DN

Brentwood Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.