Brentwood, Essex CM15
Property prices, crime rates, traffic levels and market trends for Brentwood, Essex (CM15). Everything you need to judge whether it's the right place to live.
About Brentwood, Essex
Brentwood, Essex, offers a blend of suburban living with access to green spaces and local amenities. The town has a range of shops, restaurants, and pubs, particularly around the high street, providing residents with convenient options for dining and leisure. The Brentwood Centre on the edge of Pilgrims Hatch hosts various sport, leisure and musical events. However, like many suburban areas, Brentwood can feel somewhat disconnected from larger urban centres, and while it offers a variety of local shops, it may require travel to larger towns for more specialized shopping or entertainment. Traffic congestion can also be an issue, particularly during peak hours as it is near the A12.
Property Prices in Brentwood, Essex
Median sale prices by property type, based on HM Land Registry transactions.
The typical property in Brentwood, Essex now sells for £531,500, up 1.2% from last year.
Median Price Trend
Median sale price by year, compared to Essex and national figures.
Annual Price Growth
Brentwood, Essex currently offers better value, with prices rising 0.3% slower than the Essex area average.
Growth rates are slightly below Essex averages, which could mean better value for buyers.
Market Activity (YoY)
Brentwood, Essex is a hot market with 10.8% more activity than the Essex area average.
Activity levels are slightly higher than the Essex average, indicating steady local demand.
Crime & Safety
Recorded incidents per 1,000 households, compared to county and national averages.
Other
53% below the national average.
Property Crime
25% below the national average.
Public Order
59% below the national average.
Theft
20% below the national average.
Violent Crime
55% below the national average.
Getting Around
Brentwood offers generally good transport links, particularly if you're willing to commute. Shenfield station, located nearby, is a key interchange and sees frequent services to London Liverpool Street with generally 7 trains per hour, some stopping at Stratford, others at Romford and Stratford. Moreover, the Elizabeth Line now runs through Shenfield, providing access to Heathrow Terminal 5 and Paddington. Greater Anglia operates trains to various destinations including Southend Victoria, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea and Ipswich. However, the downside is that during peak times, the increased service frequency can lead to overcrowding. Although, there are plans to create a new platform to help deal with the congestion. Depending on where you live in Brentwood, accessing Shenfield station may require a car or bus journey. Ensure to check if your specific location is well connected to the station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are average house prices in Brentwood, Essex?
The median price across the most common property types is around £807,500, based on HM Land Registry data.
Is Brentwood, Essex a safe place to live?
Property crime here runs 25% below the national average, based on police.uk data. See the crime section above for the full breakdown by category.
Are property prices in Brentwood, Essex rising?
Prices have grown 2.9% annually here, compared to 3.3% nationally.
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Data sources
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Source: HM Land Registry licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime data sourced from police.uk and updated monthly.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.