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Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon

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About

Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon is a largely rural ward on the southeastern edge of the Brentwood borough. The area is characterised by farmland, woodland, and scattered residential settlements rather than a single town centre. It contains parts of the expansive Thorndon Country Park, which offers woodland trails and open spaces. The M25 motorway forms a significant part of its northern boundary, influencing the area's transport links and landscape.

The ward includes the historic villages of Herongate and Ingrave, along with West Horndon, which has a railway station providing direct services to London Fenchurch Street. Residential development varies from older cottages to newer estates, with a notable separation between the communities by green fields. The landscape is marked by the Ingrebourne Valley, which shapes the local geography and drainage patterns across the parish boundaries.

Area overview

On average Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon is £73,694 per year. There are 3 schools in Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £518,500 in Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,850,000.

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
Detached13£820,000
Flats5£228,500
Semi-Detached19£520,000
Terraced11£450,000

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: 16/01/2026.