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Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon

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About

Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon are villages located in the Brentwood borough of Essex. The area is characterised by a mix of rural and suburban landscapes, with open fields and woodland alongside residential developments. Herongate is known for its historic buildings, including the 18th-century Heron Hall, while Ingrave features St. Nicholas Church, dating back to the 12th century. West Horndon has a more industrial edge, with business parks and railway connections to London.

The villages offer a range of local amenities, including pubs, schools, and small shops, catering to both long-standing residents and newer communities. Transport links include the A127 and A128 roads, as well as West Horndon railway station, providing access to London Fenchurch Street. The area retains a semi-rural feel, with walking trails and green spaces like Thorndon Country Park nearby. Housing ranges from period cottages to modern estates, appealing to families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon is £60,900 per year. There are 2 schools in Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon Population
6,184
Population density
296.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,392
87.16%
Other White
195
3.15%
Indian
123
1.99%
Irish
72
1.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
66
1.07%
Total population: 6,186

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,128
43.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,007
38.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
334
12.91%
Social rents from council
47
1.82%
Other forms of private rent
46
1.78%
Total households: 2,588

Property prices in Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £498,000 in Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £3,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon 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 Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£837,500
Flats10£202,500
Semi-Detached34£493,000
Terraced17£385,000

10 years median price trend in Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.