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Last updated May 2026
Ingatestone — a street lined with old stone houses under a blue sky

Area guide · Brentwood

Living in Ingatestone

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

Ingatestone: Photo by George Ciobra on Unsplash

At a glance

Ingatestone is a village in Brentwood, East of England with a population of 4,610. The average house price is £740,946 and the overall crime rate is 64.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ingatestone ranks

Population

4,610

Avg House Price

£740,946

Crime Rate

64.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

263 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£36,610

Median Age

43.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ingatestone's detached homes (£982,188) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£337,916).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ingatestone prices have risen 5% over the last 9 years (£705,688 → £740,946).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£982,188£850,00096
Semi-Detached£600,979£580,00047
Terraced£506,946£525,00023
Flat£337,916£296,99818

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ingatestone is 64.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools3
Primary2
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Anglo European SchoolSecondaryGood
Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Junior SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Ingatestone Infant SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Ingatestone averages 263 Mbps — 163% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ingatestone homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.6
% Rated C or Above65.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,168

Demographics & Economy

Population4,610
Median Age43.5
Median Household Income£36,610
Employment Rate60.2%
Owner Occupied68.7%
Degree-Level Qualified31.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ingatestone?
The average house price in Ingatestone is £740,946 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ingatestone?
The most affordable entry point in Ingatestone is a flat, with an average price of £337,916.
Is Ingatestone a safe place to live?
Ingatestone has a recorded crime rate of 64.2 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 Ingatestone?
Ingatestone has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Ingatestone?
Average broadband download speeds in Ingatestone are around 263 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.1% of premises.
How big is Ingatestone?
Ingatestone is a settlement in Brentwood with a population of approximately 4,610.

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