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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 105 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
105
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
62.92(+99%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.32(+47%)
Other theft
8.74(+60%)
Public order
8.45(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.86(-32%)
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 £381,000 in The Bentleys & Frating area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,850,000.

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£460,000
Terraced3£310,000
Semi-Detached24£332,075

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

CO78LW

Hall View Road

CO78TH

Windsor Road

CO78SG

Church Road

CO78LX

The Green

CO78SL

Rectory Road

CO78SU

Harwich Road

CO77HB

Church Road

CO78PG

The Green

CO78LL

Birch Avenue

CO77DW

Colchester Road

CO78SF

New Hall Cottages

CO78RX

Colchester Road

CO78RG

Hill Cottages

CO78PE

Weeley Road

CO78TN

The Bentleys & Frating

CO78SB

Church Road

CO78LU

Elm Close

CO77FR

Norfolk Close

CO78SY

Harwich Road

CO77FU

Mannings Road

CO78TR

Lang Way

CO77DN

Haggars Lane

CO78TF

Gordon Lord Close

CO78FU

Newman Fields

CO78GE

Gable Farm Close

CO77GA

Tokely Road

CO78EW

George Mitchel Close

CO78RL

Holly Bush Hill

CO78QB

De Vere Estate

CO78SN

Jubilee Cottages

CO78NP

Plough Road

CO78ND

Weeley Road

CO78FA

Abrey Close

CO78PY

Larkfield Road

CO78LN

Laburnum Close

CO78QL

Moors Close

CO78GH

Michael Wright Way

CO78NQ

Cinderpath Way

CO78QJ

Linnet Way

CO78GG

Hills Close

CO78NY

Rowan Close

CO78RN

Holly Bush Hill

CO78NJ

Woodgreen Estate

CO78LT

Cedar Way

CO78QH

Robin Close

CO77DP

Bromley Road

CO78QU

St Marys Road

CO77FQ

Mannings Road

CO78GA

Goodwyns Mews

CO78LJ

Station Road

CO78GX

The Bentleys & Frating

CO78RS

Newman Fields

CO77HP

Great Bentley Road

CO77HH

Station Road

CO78RZ

Church Road

CO78PD

Weeley Road

CO78QE

Thorrington Road

CO78QF

Cherrywoods

CO78NF

Weeley Road

CO77DJ

Main Road

CO78NS

Plough Road

CO78PQ

Chapel Terrace

CO78SX

Harwich Road

CO78SE

Church Road

CO78SH

Tendring Road

CO78NH

Aingers Green Road

CO78QA

De Vere Estate

CO78NB

Weeley Road

CO78RQ

Hill Cottages

CO78LY

The Green

CO77GU

Main Road

CO78FY

Meadow Lane

CO78NX

Pine Close

CO78PZ

Wents Close

CO78RA

Wick Road

CO78SP

Manningtree Road

CO78TA

Ravens Green

CO78PU

Finch Drive

CO78TS

Speedwell Walk

CO78PL

The Path

CO77DH

Main Road

CO78PX

Larkfield Road

CO77GD

Barrell Close

CO78NA

Plough Road

CO78LD

Plough Road

CO78TB

Rowherns Lane

CO78GD

Forge Lane

CO77DR

Bromley Road

CO78LS

Birch Avenue

CO78RU

Colchester Road

CO77HG

Church Road

CO78PW

The Green

CO78RF

Flag Hill

CO78NN

St Marys Road

CO78QX

The Tye Road

CO78GW

St Marys Green

CO78PN

The Path

CO78PR

Thorrington Road

CO78LF

Morella Close

CO78QP

Thorrington Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.