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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

CO78LY

The Green

CO78NJ

Woodgreen Estate

CO78RT

Colchester Road

CO78TQ

Farmington Way

CO77DX

Colchester Road

CO78PU

Finch Drive

CO78LN

Laburnum Close

CO78ND

Weeley Road

CO78PT

Sturrick Lane

CO78TJ

Wren Close

CO77DQ

Clacton Road

CO78FU

Newman Fields

CO78LJ

Station Road

CO78PB

Weeley Road

CO78TL

Middletown Road

CO77FU

Mannings Road

CO77GU

Main Road

CO78QJ

Linnet Way

CO78QG

The Green

CO77DW

Colchester Road

CO77FR

Norfolk Close

CO78NY

Rowan Close

CO78QR

Thorrington Road

CO78SF

New Hall Cottages

CO78SJ

Little Bentley Road

CO77HW

Great Bentley Road

CO78SD

Church Road

CO77FT

Tartan Close

CO77DG

Clacton Road

CO78PN

The Path

CO78LG

Plough Road

CO78NQ

Cinderpath Way

CO78ST

Harwich Road

CO78QA

De Vere Estate

CO77DP

Bromley Road

CO77FS

Culley Close

CO78GH

Michael Wright Way

CO78QT

Shair Lane

CO78RX

Colchester Road

CO78SH

Tendring Road

CO78SX

Harwich Road

CO77DN

Haggars Lane

CO78NA

Plough Road

CO78NL

St Marys Close

CO78QX

The Tye Road

CO78FY

Meadow Lane

CO78GF

Pump Lane

CO78SB

Church Road

CO78QE

Thorrington Road

CO78NR

The Paddocks

CO78FA

Abrey Close

CO78RR

Heckfords Road

CO77HP

Great Bentley Road

CO78QH

Robin Close

CO78SU

Harwich Road

CO78SN

Jubilee Cottages

Data Sources

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