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About

Bumpstead ward lies in the far northwest of the Braintree district, bordering both Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. The area is primarily rural, characterised by agricultural land and scattered settlements. The ward encompasses the villages of Helions Bumpstead and Steeple Bumpstead, which serve as the main population centres.

The landscape is defined by gently rolling countryside and small, historic village cores. The local economy has long been connected to farming. A notable feature is the historic windmill in Steeple Bumpstead, which stands as a landmark on the ridge. Community life is focused around the village halls, churches, and local public houses in these settlements.

Area overview

On average Bumpstead has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bumpstead is £60,517 per year. There are 1 schools in Bumpstead: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bumpstead is home to around 2,880 people, with a population density of about 73.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bumpstead Population
2,880
Population density
73.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.39(-16%)
Burglary
6.6(+137%)
Other theft
4.51(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.17(-34%)
Public order
3.82(-25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,713
94.2%
Other White
72
2.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.8%
Irish
17
0.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
0.49%
Total population: 2,880

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
780
31.98%
Level 3 (A level)
458
18.78%
No qualifications
387
15.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
372
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
248
10.17%
Total 16+ residents: 2,439

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
526
44.05%
Owns with a mortgage
413
34.59%
Other social rented
104
8.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
99
8.29%
Other forms of private rent
33
2.76%
Total households: 1,194

Property prices in Bumpstead

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £439,500 in Bumpstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,253,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bumpstead 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 Bumpstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached7£370,000
Detached20£441,000
Terraced1£185,000

10 years median price trend in Bumpstead

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

All postcodes in Bumpstead

CB97EA

Finchingfield Road

CM74HJ

Eggshell Lane

CB97PZ

Bumpstead Road

CB97BN

Blois Road

CB97UW

Coupals Road

CB97EP

Robert Suckling Court

CO94BE

Fell Road

CB97ED

Bower Hall Drive

CO94DB

Station Road

CB97BZ

Claywall Cottages

CB97XD

Church Walk

CO94DD

Hunnex Green

CB97XA

Rowley Hill

CB97AS

Camps Road

CM74HH

Herkstead Lane

CO94AE

Ridgewell Road

CB97AU

Bumpstead

CB97UY

Rowley Hill

CO94BB

Sturmer Road

CB97BU

Ann Coles Close

CO94BL

The Street

CB97XF

The Street

CB97BP

Bumpstead

CB97EN

Barker Close

CB97AT

Drapers Green

CB97HP

Church Rise

CB97XW

Roost End

CB97XB

Belsize Cottages

CB97AG

Haverhill Road

CB97XH

The Street

CO94BU

Finkle Green

CB97XS

Kedington Road

CO94BS

Fordwater Close

CB97DB

Sucklings Yard

CB97XJ

Rowley Hill

CB97DP

North Street

CB97GR

Drapers Lane

CB97GW

Wheel Chase

CB97AL

Water Lane

CB97DX

The Crescent

CB97EL

Finchingfield Road

CB97AJ

Church Hill

CB97XP

Hill Lane

CB97DG

Church Street

CB97EG

Bower Hall Drive

CO94BD

Boreham Place

CB97DZ

High Street

CO94AB

Four Ash Hill

CO94BY

Daw Street

CB97YT

Elm Court

CB97AF

Pale Green

CO94AP

Fell Road

CB97ER

Queen Edith Drive

CB97JU

Friars Mead

CB97EY

Reeds Place

CB97EX

St Marys Walk

CB97DR

The Chase

CB97DF

Old Hall Close

CO94AG

Ridgewell Road

CO94AA

Four Ash Hill

CB97DS

Water Lane

CO94BH

Prospect Place

CB97DL

North Crescent

CO94BX

The Street

CB97YX

Dillistone Court

CB97XE

Crunch Croft

CO94BW

Waver Cottages

CB97EH

Bumpstead

CB97DU

Helions Road

CB97XG

The Gables

CB97XN

Abbotts Cottages

CB97DJ

Freezes Barns

CB97YU

Hicks Way

CO94BG

Fell Road

CO94PA

Birdbrook Road

CB97ES

Borradale Court

CB97XL

Abbotts Croft

CB97BJ

Bumpstead Road

CO94AF

Ridgewell Road

CB97DY

Hempstead Road

CB97AP

Sages End Road

CB97EU

Churchfields Drive

CB97BX

Woolnough Close

CO94BP

Blois Road

CO94AH

Four Ash Hill

CB97AN

Water Lane

CO94BJ

The Street

CB97EF

Bower Hall Drive

CO94AD

Ridgewell Road

CB97AQ

Mill Road

CB97AW

Sages End Road

CB97AD

Wiggens Green

CO94BN

The Street

CB97EQ

Wildings Lane

CO94DA

Station Road

CB97EE

Edith Cavell Way

CB97BW

Broad Green

CB97XR

Kedington Road

CB97BY

Lion Meadow

CB97EW

George Gent Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.