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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 53 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
53
Deprivation level
3/10
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(-15%)
Burglary
5.56(+100%)
Other theft
4.51(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.51(-30%)
Public order
4.51(-13%)
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 31 recent sales, the median property price is £439,000 in Bumpstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £610,000.

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
Detached20£470,000
Semi-Detached8£361,000
Terraced3£220,000

10 years median price trend in Bumpstead

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

All postcodes in Bumpstead

CB97DY

Hempstead Road

CB97EG

Bower Hall Drive

CO94DD

Hunnex Green

CB97EQ

Wildings Lane

CO94BS

Fordwater Close

CB97YU

Hicks Way

CB97ZH

Woods Close

CO94AD

Ridgewell Road

CB97GR

Drapers Lane

CB97EU

Churchfields Drive

CB97EZ

North Crescent

CO94BN

The Street

CO94BW

Waver Cottages

CB97XH

The Street

CB97EE

Edith Cavell Way

CB97PZ

Bumpstead Road

CO94AH

Four Ash Hill

CO94BG

Fell Road

CB97AN

Water Lane

CB97BY

Lion Meadow

CB97DB

Sucklings Yard

CB97EJ

Old Hall Road

CB97DJ

Freezes Barns

CB97EL

Finchingfield Road

CB97XJ

Rowley Hill

CB97XL

Abbotts Croft

Data Sources

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