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42,862
Population
16,111
Households
8 / 10
Deprivation decile
Among least deprived
12
Schools nearby
£71,543
Avg. household income
2,001
Businesses
737
People per km²
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About Bentfield Bury

Bentfield Bury is a small settlement located in the county of Essex, in the east of England. It lies within the CM23 postcode area and is situated near the village of Great Warley. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of modern and older housing developments. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Essex countryside, featuring open fields and scattered trees. There are no major landmarks or attractions within the immediate vicinity, but the village is well-connected to nearby towns and villages via local roads. The community is quiet and family-oriented, with a strong sense of local identity. It is a convenient location for those working in nearby industrial or commercial centres, offering easy access to the A12 and other major routes.

School Ratings in Bentfield Bury

Families in Bentfield Bury have access to 42 local schools. Windhill21, The Bishop's Stortford High School and The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 16 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bentfield Bury

Homes sell for an average of £495K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £674K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bentfield Bury

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Bentfield Bury, with 76 incidents recorded in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bentfield Bury

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bentfield Bury among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Healthcare in Bentfield Bury

There are 8 GP surgeries within three miles of Bentfield Bury, the nearest being Peacock Surgery (1.3 miles away).

Local Data for Bentfield Bury

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Property Prices 6,863 sales

Average Price £495K
£500 , £29.58M
Detached £674K 2,099
Semi £455K 1,739
Terraced £368K 1,463
Flat £257K 1,316

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

27 Primary
8 Secondary
7 Other
Outstanding 3
Good 16

Ofsted ratings for schools in the CM23 postcode area.

Manuden Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Bentfield Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 1 miles Magna Carta Primary Academy Primary Good 1.1 miles Farnham Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Utt1 Spangles Fanmily Hub Good 1.3 miles St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles Avanti Meadows Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles Forest Hall School Secondary Good 1.8 miles Avanti Grange Secondary School Secondary 1.8 miles Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford Primary Good 2.3 miles Birchwood High School Secondary 2.3 miles

Household Income in Bentfield Bury ONS 2023

The average total household income in Bentfield Bury is approximately £71,543 a year before tax, 29% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £51,046. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Bentfield Bury £71,543
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £51,046.

Businesses in Bentfield Bury ONS 2025

There are approximately 2,001 active businesses based in Bentfield Bury, around 47 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 40 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

2,001 Total businesses
47 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 91%
Small, 10-49 8%
Medium, 50-249 2%
Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Bentfield Bury IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bentfield Bury experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
7/10
Children 0-15 20%
Working age 65%
Older 65+ 15%
8,500 Children (0-15) 20%
27,648 Working Age 65%
6,704 Older (65+) 16%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bentfield Bury 301 crimes · April 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Bentfield Bury is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

Violence & Sexual Offences 95
Anti-Social Behaviour 76
Shoplifting 35
Other Theft 19
Vehicle Crime 17
Criminal Damage & Arson 15
Burglary 14
Drugs 13
Public Order 6
Weapons 3
Theft from Person 3
Bicycle Theft 2
Robbery 2
Other Crime 1
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Stansted Mountfitchet Train Station 1.2 miles
Bishops Stortford Train Station 2.8 miles
Newport (Essex) Train Station 5.3 miles
Sawbridgeworth Train Station 6.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Bentfield Green 0.6 miles Manuden 0.6 miles Hazel End 0.6 miles Chatter End 1.2 miles Stansted Mountfitchet 1.4 miles Level's Green 1.4 miles Farnham 1.4 miles Mallows Green 1.4 miles Maggots End 1.4 miles Farnham Green 1.9 miles Uppend 2 miles Ugley Green 2.2 miles

Local Government

District East Hertfordshire
County Hertfordshire
Ward Bishop's Stortford North
Constituency Hertford and Stortford
Parish Manuden
Region East of England

Home Ownership in Bentfield Bury

Of the 17,281 households in and around Bentfield Bury, 70% are owned, 11% are socially rented and 19% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 70% Social rented 11% Private rented 19%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bentfield Bury.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bentfield Bury

What is the population of Bentfield Bury?
Bentfield Bury has a population of approximately 42,862 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Bentfield Bury?
The average property in and around Bentfield Bury sold for about £495,177, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 42% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Bentfield Bury a deprived area?
Bentfield Bury sits among the least deprived areas in England, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 8 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Bentfield Bury?
Bentfield Bury is covered by the CM23 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Bentfield Bury?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Bentfield Bury, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Bentfield Bury?
The nearest railway station to Bentfield Bury is Stansted Mountfitchet Train Station, about 1.2 miles away.

Streets in CM23 30 shown View all streets

A120 1 A1250 3 Abbotts Way 2 Adams Close 1 Adderley Road 2 Albury Place 1 Alconbury 1 Alder Close 1 All Saints Close 1 Allerthorp Close 2 Alpha Place 2 Ambrose Close 2 Anderson Close 1 Anglesey Close 1 Appleton Fields 2 Apsley Close 1 Apton Fields 1 Apton Road 6 Archer Place 2 Armourers Close 1 Ascot Close 1 Ashby Rise 1 Ashdale 2 Ashwell Drive 1 Aster Close 1 Atherton Close 1 Audrey Gardens 1 Avenue Place 1 Avenue Road 3 Aynsworth Avenue 2

Postcodes in CM23 50 shown View all postcodes

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