Area guide · Brentwood

Living in Brentwood

A snapshot of life in Brentwood, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Brentwood is a town in Brentwood, East of England with a population of 55,339. The average house price is £611,158 and the overall crime rate is 64.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Brentwood ranks

Population

55,339

Avg House Price

£611,158

Crime Rate

64.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

372 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£41,192

Median Age

43.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Brentwood's detached homes (£1,011,300) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£311,789).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Brentwood prices have risen 24% over the last 9 years (£491,445 → £611,158).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£1,011,300	£830,000	273
Semi-Detached	£560,280	£523,250	298
Terraced	£442,374	£422,000	216
Flat	£311,789	£280,000	286

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Brentwood is 64.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Brentwood: violent crime (31% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	18
Primary	13
Secondary	5
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Becket Keys Church of England Free School	Secondary	No rating available
Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Brentwood County High School	Secondary	Good
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School	Secondary	Good
Hogarth Primary School	Primary	Good
Holly Trees Primary School	Primary	Good
Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Larchwood Primary School	Primary	Good
Long Ridings Primary School	Primary	Good
Shenfield High School	Secondary	Good
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School	Primary	Good
St Helen's Catholic Junior School	Primary	Good
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Martin's School Brentwood	Secondary	No rating available
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood	Primary	Good
Warley Primary School	Primary	Good
Willowbrook Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Brentwood averages 372 Mbps — 272% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Brentwood homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.5
% Rated C or Above	59.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,151

Demographics & Economy

Population	55,339
Median Age	43.6
Median Household Income	£41,192
Employment Rate	59.9%
Owner Occupied	70.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Brentwood?

The average house price in Brentwood is £611,158 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Brentwood?

The most affordable entry point in Brentwood is a flat, with an average price of £311,789.

Is Brentwood a safe place to live?

Brentwood has a recorded crime rate of 64.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Brentwood?

Brentwood has 18 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Brentwood?

Average broadband download speeds in Brentwood are around 372 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.6% of premises.

How big is Brentwood?

Brentwood is a settlement in Brentwood with a population of approximately 55,339.

Most compared with

How does Brentwood stack up against its neighbours?

Aveley

Brentwood

House price: £367,814 · £611,158
Crime rate: 101.6 · 64
Distance: 8.8 mi

Barking and Dagenham

Brentwood

House price: £369,084 · £611,158
Crime rate: 84.2 · 64
Distance: 9.6 mi

Basildon

Brentwood

House price: £352,811 · £611,158
Crime rate: 85.3 · 64
Distance: 7.3 mi

Bexley

Brentwood

House price: £504,078 · £611,158
Crime rate: 61.2 · 64
Distance: 13.5 mi

Billericay

Brentwood

House price: £588,207 · £611,158
Crime rate: 85.3 · 64
Distance: 4.7 mi

Boreham

Brentwood

House price: £385,221 · £611,158
Crime rate: 69.4 · 64
Distance: 13.8 mi

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