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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 Bumpstead is £60,517 per year. The median sale price in Bumpstead is £422,500 (around £338 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £302,500 and £536,250. 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
10.2%
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

Median price: £422,500
Price per sq ft: £338
Sales (last 12 months): 39
Typical range (middle 50%): £303K – £536K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 (about £338 per square foot) in Bumpstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,253,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bumpstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£485,000£338
Semi-Detached6£289,000£341
Terraced4£280,000£333

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bumpstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bumpstead.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£262,000£191,000
2017£370,000£278,750£210,000
2018£418,500£295,000£238,750
2019£386,000£340,000£210,000
2020£355,000£305,000£238,000
2021£437,500£330,000£230,000
2022£501,225£431,250£265,000
2023£550,000£310,000£267,500
2024£440,000£361,000£250,000
2025£488,250£417,500£185,000
2026£435,000£275,000£287,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bumpstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bumpstead.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268£314£328
2017£286£318£317
2018£308£375£312
2019£280£317£363
2020£261£287£305
2021£328£341£350
2022£356£401£357
2023£364£387£369
2024£321£365£405
2025£364£308£344
2026£336£327£323
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bumpstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bumpstead in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Braintree district.

Band A£1,520
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,027
Band D£2,280
Band E£2,787
Band F£3,294
Band G£3,801
Band H£4,561

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bumpstead ward.

Local councillors

Diana Garrod

Bumpstead - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Bumpstead

Is Bumpstead safe?

Bumpstead records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bumpstead?

The median sale price in Bumpstead is £422,500 (about £338 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bumpstead?

Bumpstead has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Bumpstead?

Bumpstead scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bumpstead sits around rank 21,207 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bumpstead?

The average household income in Bumpstead is around £60,517 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bumpstead?

Bumpstead is represented by 1 elected councillor: Diana Garrod (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin 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

CB97NZ

Bumpstead

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