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The Bentleys & Frating

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About

The Bentleys & Frating ward encompasses a primarily rural expanse in the Tendring district. Its landscape is characterised by agricultural fields, scattered farmsteads, and small woodland areas. The settlements within it, including Little Bentley and Frating Green, are small and quiet, centred around traditional features like village greens and historic churches. The area maintains a distinctly agricultural character with a low population density.

A notable network of quiet, narrow lanes connects the dispersed communities and farms. The ward contains areas of protected landscape and several listed buildings that reflect its long farming history. Local activity often centres on the village halls and the remaining public houses, which serve as social hubs for the surrounding parishes.

Area overview

On average The Bentleys & Frating has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Bentleys & Frating is £56,765 per year. There are 1 schools in The Bentleys & Frating: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). The Bentleys & Frating is home to around 3,433 people, with a population density of about 130.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Bentleys & Frating Population
3,433
Population density
130.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.75(+99%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.28(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.99(-39%)
Vehicle crime
6.7(+47%)
Public order
6.7(+29%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,280
95.52%
Other White
50
1.46%
Chinese
14
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
0.41%
Other Asian
13
0.38%
Total population: 3,434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
738
25.99%
Level 3 (A level)
525
18.49%
No qualifications
465
16.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
460
16.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
363
12.78%
Total 16+ residents: 2,840

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
684
48.24%
Owns with a mortgage
495
34.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
108
7.62%
Social rents from council
47
3.31%
Other social rented
37
2.61%
Total households: 1,418

Property prices in The Bentleys & Frating

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in The Bentleys & Frating area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for The Bentleys & Frating 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 The Bentleys & Frating over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached55£455,000
Semi-Detached26£332,075
Terraced1£220,000

10 years median price trend in The Bentleys & Frating

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Bentleys & Frating.

All postcodes in The Bentleys & Frating

CO77GB

Fenn Close

CO78LX

The Green

CO78EW

George Mitchel Close

CO78GX

The Bentleys & Frating

CO78NP

Plough Road

CO78PA

The Green

CO78GD

Forge Lane

CO78QP

Thorrington Road

CO78TN

The Bentleys & Frating

CO78NE

Weeley Road

CO78NN

St Marys Road

CO78QD

Thorrington Road

CO78RH

Holly Bush Hill

CO78TH

Windsor Road

CO77HB

Church Road

CO78GW

St Marys Green

CO78LR

Birch Avenue

CO78RD

South Heath Road

CO78NS

Plough Road

CO78PD

Weeley Road

CO78PJ

The Green

CO78RU

Colchester Road

CO78LD

Plough Road

CO78NF

Weeley Road

CO78NG

St Marys Road

CO78FW

The Nook

CO78LH

Station Road

CO78RF

Flag Hill

CO78SR

Little Bromley Road

CO77HG

Church Road

CO78GA

Goodwyns Mews

CO78LL

Birch Avenue

CO78GE

Gable Farm Close

CO78TT

Bells Way

CO78LT

Cedar Way

CO78QN

Moors Lane

CO78RL

Holly Bush Hill

CO78TF

Gordon Lord Close

CO77DJ

Main Road

CO78FD

Simmons Way

CO77HQ

Rectory Road

CO78SG

Church Road

CO78SS

Bentley Road

CO78PQ

Chapel Terrace

CO78TA

Ravens Green

CO78QF

Cherrywoods

CO78TS

Speedwell Walk

CO78LF

Morella Close

CO78QL

Moors Close

CO78LW

Hall View Road

CO78PL

The Path

CO78PS

Sturrick Lane

CO78RN

Holly Bush Hill

CO78RS

Newman Fields

CO78LE

New Cut

CO78PZ

Wents Close

CO78PX

Larkfield Road

CO78RJ

Hollybush Hill

CO78PE

Weeley Road

CO78PW

The Green

CO78RA

Wick Road

CO77HH

Station Road

CO78SL

Rectory Road

CO78NH

Aingers Green Road

CO78PR

Thorrington Road

CO78TR

Lang Way

CO78SP

Manningtree Road

CO77DR

Bromley Road

CO78PP

Thorrington Road

CO77FQ

Mannings Road

CO77HD

Church Road

CO78LP

Sycamore Place

CO78RQ

Hill Cottages

CO78RY

Colchester Road

CO78SY

Harwich Road

CO77DH

Main Road

CO78LA

Plough Road

CO78TB

Rowherns Lane

CO78GG

Hills Close

CO78RG

Hill Cottages

CO78QU

St Marys Road

CO78QB

De Vere Estate

CO78SQ

Church Road

CO77GD

Barrell Close

CO78NB

Weeley Road

CO78LZ

Plough Road

CO78PG

The Green

CO78PH

The Green

CO78PY

Larkfield Road

CO78QS

Weeley Road

CO78RP

Dial Road

CO78SE

Church Road

CO78LU

Elm Close

CO78NX

Pine Close

CO78SA

Church Road

CO78TP

Wethersfield View

CO77HE

Church Road

CO78LS

Birch Avenue

CO78RZ

Church Road

CO77GA

Tokely Road

Data Sources

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