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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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bumpstead Population

2,880

Population density

73.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

2,713

94.2%

Other White

2.5%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.8%

Irish

0.59%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.49%

Total population: 2,880

Economics

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

Owns outright

526

44.05%

Owns with a mortgage

413

34.59%

Other social rented

104

8.71%

Private landlord or letting agency

8.29%

Other forms of private rent

2.76%

Total households: 1,194

Property prices in Bumpstead

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £440,500 in Bumpstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,253,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£448,500	£271,000	£379,375	£544,375	£651,500
Terraced	1	£185,000	£185,000	£185,000	£185,000	£185,000
Semi-Detached	7	£310,000	£260,950	£287,750	£480,000	£514,250

10 years median price trend in Bumpstead

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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