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Shenfield

Crime

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About

Shenfield is a primarily residential ward located on the western edge of the town of Brentwood. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from interwar semidetached homes to newer developments, set along tree lined roads. Its centre is focused on the railway station and the adjacent high street, which provides local shopping and services. The ward contains several schools and sports facilities, including the Shenfield Cricket Club ground, which has hosted county level matches.

The geography includes areas of open space such as Shenfield Common. A notable local feature is the presence of the original 'Shenfield Place', a historic estate whose grounds now form a public park and contribute to the area's green character. Transport links are central to its identity, with the railway offering direct services into London Liverpool Street. This connectivity supports a commuter population while maintaining a distinct community focus around its local institutions and clubs.

Area overview

On average Shenfield has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 0.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shenfield is £90,966 per year. The median sale price in Shenfield is £812,500 (around £592 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £592,500 and £1,013,750. There are 2 schools in Shenfield: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Shenfield

Median price: £812,500

Price per sq ft: £592

Sales (last 12 months): 100

Typical range (middle 50%): £593K – £1.0M

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £812,500 (about £592 per square foot) in Shenfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,000 up to £2,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shenfield over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	57	£950,000	£595	£597,000	£815,000	£1,308,000	£1,810,000
Semi-Detached	21	£692,500	£611	£550,000	£655,000	£825,000	£1,100,000
Terraced	2	£630,000	£613	£625,500	£627,500	£632,500	£634,500
Flats	20	£349,500	£494	£179,650	£253,750	£413,750	£513,250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shenfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shenfield.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£955,000	£305,000	£550,000	£617,500
2017	£840,000	£303,750	£632,000	£420,000
2018	£965,000	£320,000	£665,500	£405,000
2019	£855,500	£295,000	£671,000	—
2020	£900,000	£310,000	£735,000	£520,000
2021	£1,000,000	£345,000	£792,500	£755,000
2022	£995,000	£393,000	£752,000	£755,000
2023	£970,750	£392,500	£750,000	£640,000
2024	£1,010,000	£346,750	£720,000	—
2025	£1,027,500	£382,500	£670,000	£625,000
2026	£895,000	£350,000	£705,000	£635,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shenfield.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£502	£436	£446	£576
2017	£525	£464	£502	£488
2018	£545	£502	£529	£523
2019	£533	£519	£503	—
2020	£535	£489	£571	£562
2021	£585	£517	£540	£516
2022	£578	£577	£554	£583
2023	£618	£553	£613	£568
2024	£601	£477	£553	—
2025	£594	£602	£601	£533
2026	£615	£494	£632	£694

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Brentwood district.

Band A£1,505

Band B£1,756

Band C£2,007

Band D£2,258

Band E£2,760

Band F£3,262

Band G£3,764

Band H£4,516

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Shenfield ward.

Local councillors

Thomas Edward Gordon

Shenfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative