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Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield

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About

The Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield area in Braintree encompasses a rural landscape of farmland, small woods, and gently rolling countryside. Settlements are centred around historic villages, with Finchingfield's notable green and duck pond forming a traditional focal point. The area is characterised by quiet lanes and a network of public footpaths crossing agricultural land.

Local life revolves around the village communities and their amenities, including parish churches and village halls. The area's agricultural heritage is evident in its working farms and the former windmill overlooking Finchingfield. This is a part of Essex defined by its open fields and hedgerows, with a quiet, settled atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield is £63,635 per year. There are 4 schools in Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield is home to around 6,279 people, with a population density of about 68.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield Population
6,279
Population density
68.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.93(-26%)
Public order
6.21(+19%)
Other theft
5.1(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.46(-30%)
Burglary
2.55(-8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,969
95.06%
Other White
97
1.54%
Irish
45
0.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.51%
Other
30
0.48%
Total population: 6,279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,625
30.28%
Level 3 (A level)
938
17.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
866
16.14%
No qualifications
857
15.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
614
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 5,366

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,146
42.89%
Owns with a mortgage
837
31.32%
Other social rented
253
9.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
248
9.28%
Other forms of private rent
110
4.12%
Total households: 2,672

Property prices in Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield 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 Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£615,000
Flats1£210,000
Semi-Detached24£385,000
Terraced8£382,750

10 years median price trend in Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield.

Data Sources

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