About Bowers Gifford

Bowers Gifford is a village located in the county of Essex, in the south-east of England. It lies within the SS13 postcode area and is situated near the town of Brentwood. The village has a rural character with a mix of traditional and modern housing, and it is known for its close-knit community. There are several local amenities, including a primary school, a church, and a few shops and pubs. The surrounding countryside offers pleasant walking routes, and the village is well-connected by road to nearby towns and cities. Bowers Gifford has a long history, with records indicating its existence in the Domesday Book, and it retains a sense of quiet tradition despite its proximity to more urban areas.

School Ratings in Bowers Gifford

Bowers Gifford is served by 107 schools. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bowers Gifford

Property prices average £347K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £264K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bowers Gifford

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Bowers Gifford, with 67 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bowers Gifford

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bowers Gifford is among the more deprived areas nationally. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bowers Gifford

Most properties in Bowers Gifford can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,389 sales

Average Price £347K
£200 — £41.52M
Detached £441K 328
Semi £317K 430
Terraced £264K 1,084
Flat £164K 456

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

75 Primary
16 Secondary
16 Other
St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford Primary 0.3 miles Woodham Ley Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Eversley Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Glenwood School Outstanding 0.8 miles Montgomerie Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Jotmans Hall Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 0.9 miles The Appleton School Secondary 1 miles Northlands Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 1.1 miles The Basildon Upper Academy Secondary Good 1.1 miles Maple Grove Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Briscoe Primary School & Nursery Primary Good 1.3 miles Kents Hill Infant Academy Primary Good 1.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bowers Gifford IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Bowers Gifford as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
2/10
Health
3/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
7/10
6,498 Children (0-15) 21%
18,846 Working Age 62%
6,585 Older (60+) 22%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 50.8% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 30.4% 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 Bowers Gifford 536 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Bowers Gifford is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

238 Violence & Sexual Offences
67 Shoplifting
54 Anti-Social Behaviour
36 Other Theft
28 Public Order
28 Vehicle Crime
27 Criminal Damage & Arson
24 Drugs
15 Burglary
9 Weapons
4 Robbery
3 Theft from Person
2 Other Crime
1 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Pitsea Train Station 1.2 miles
Benfleet Train Station 2.1 miles
Basildon Train Station 3.2 miles
Wickford Train Station 3.3 miles
Rayleigh Train Station 3.3 miles
Battlesbridge Train Station 4.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Tarpots 0.6 miles Eversley 0.6 miles North Benfleet 0.6 miles Pitsea 1.2 miles Chalvedon 1.2 miles New Thundersley 1.4 miles Basildon 1.4 miles Felmore 1.4 miles Hope's Green 1.8 miles South Benfleet 1.8 miles Burnt Mills 1.8 miles Thundersley 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Basildon
County Essex
Ward Pitsea North West
Constituency South Basildon and East Thurrock
Parish Basildon, unparished area
Region East of England

Streets in SS13 30 shown View all streets

A130 1 Abingdon Court 1 Acacia Road 1 Alpha Close 1 Alpha Road 1 Althorne Close 1 Appleford Court 1 Archers Field 3 Ashfields 6 Ashlyns 2 Barclay Road 1 Bartlow End 1 Bartlow Side 2 Beambridge 3 Bearsted Drive 1 Biddenden Court 2 Bockingham Green 2 Bodiam Close 1 Bower Terrace 1 Bowers Close 1 Bowers Court Drive 1 Brackendale Avenue 2 Brackley Crescent 1 Bradbourne Way 2 Bradley Green 1 Brecon Close 1 Briscoe Road 1 Broomfields 3 Broomfields Court 1 Broomfields Mews 1

Postcodes in SS13 50 shown View all postcodes

SS13 1AB SS13 1AD SS13 1AE SS13 1AF SS13 1AG SS13 1AJ SS13 1AL SS13 1AN SS13 1AP SS13 1AQ SS13 1AR SS13 1AS SS13 1AT SS13 1AU SS13 1AW SS13 1AY SS13 1AZ SS13 1BA SS13 1BB SS13 1BD SS13 1BE SS13 1BF SS13 1BG SS13 1BH SS13 1BJ SS13 1BL SS13 1BN SS13 1BQ SS13 1BS SS13 1BT SS13 1BW SS13 1BX SS13 1BY SS13 1BZ SS13 1DA SS13 1DB SS13 1DD SS13 1DF SS13 1DG SS13 1DH SS13 1DJ SS13 1DN SS13 1DQ SS13 1DR SS13 1DT SS13 1DU SS13 1DW SS13 1DX SS13 1DY SS13 1EB