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About

Brentwood district sits in south-west Essex, in the East of England, around 20 miles northeast of central London. The district includes the towns of Brentwood, Shenfield, Ingatestone and multiple villages such as Hutton, Pilgrims Hatch and Doddinghurst. Rail and road links shape the area: Shenfield station is the eastern terminus of the Elizabeth line and also serves mainline trains to London, while the A12 and a short section of the M25 provide road connections. Suburban neighbourhoods lie alongside open farmland and small woodlands, with conservation areas protecting historic village centres.

The town of Brentwood contains the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Helen and a compact high street of shops, offices and civic buildings. In the west of the district, Ingatestone Hall sits within its historic estate and remains visible from the public footpaths that cross surrounding arable fields. Local services include schools, community centres and sports clubs, and planning policies balance housing growth with protected landscapes and village character. Regular commuter flows and small local businesses together shape the district's daily pattern.

Area overview

On average Brentwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brentwood is £72,574 per year. There are 35 schools in Brentwood: 23 primary (4 Outstanding and 16 Good) and 6 secondary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good). Brentwood is home to around 77,047 people, with a population density of about 503.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brentwood Population
77,047
Population density
503.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.95(-26%)
Shoplifting
10.1(+42%)
Vehicle crime
8.41(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.46(-44%)
Other theft
5.58(0%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
63,696
82.67%
Other White
3,318
4.31%
Indian
2,015
2.62%
African
1,164
1.51%
Irish
1,008
1.31%
Total population: 77,048

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
22,248
35.39%
Level 3 (A level)
10,790
17.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9,668
15.38%
No qualifications
9,482
15.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6,071
9.66%
Total 16+ residents: 62,868

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
11,797
36.47%
Owns with a mortgage
11,461
35.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
4,589
14.19%
Social rents from council
2,649
8.19%
Other social rented
1,011
3.13%
Total households: 32,343

Property prices in Brentwood

Based on 1,023 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Brentwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £5,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brentwood 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached288£812,500
Flats222£271,500
Semi-Detached303£522,500
Terraced210£421,750

10 years median price trend in Brentwood

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

All wards in Brentwood

Blackmore & Doddinghurst

Brentwood North

Brentwood South

Brentwood West

Brizes, Stondon Massey & South Weald

Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon

Hutton East

Hutton North

Hutton South

Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing

Pilgrims Hatch

Shenfield

Warley

Data Sources

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