Is Bentley in Brentwood a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Bentley older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Bentley and Brentwood? What is the claimant count in Bentley and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Bentley Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Brentwood.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Brentwood | 2.3% | -0.5% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 62.2% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.32% |
| Unemployed | 3.3% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Bentley and Brentwood
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Bentley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.04 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.96 of Bentley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| South Weald | 81.04% | 18.96% |
| Brentwood | 71.91% | 28.09% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Bentley has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Bentley compared to other wards in Brentwood
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Tipps Cross | 86.62% | 13.38% |
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| 2 | Hutton South | 84.58% | 15.42% |
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| 3 | Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon | 84.09% | 15.91% |
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| 4 | Shenfield | 83.76% | 16.24% |
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| 5 | Brizes and Doddinghurst | 82.89% | 17.11% |
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| 6 | South Weald | 81.04% | 18.96% |
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| 7 | Hutton East | 79.7% | 20.3% |
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| 8 | Hutton Central | 74.64% | 25.36% |
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| 9 | Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing | 71.97% | 28.03% |
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| 10 | Pilgrims Hatch | 70.97% | 29.03% |
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| 11 | Hutton North | 67.89% | 32.11% |
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| 12 | Warley (Brentwood) | 67.82% | 32.18% |
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| 13 | Brentwood North | 64.46% | 35.54% |
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| 14 | Brentwood West | 61.17% | 38.83% |
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| 15 | Brentwood South | 53.12% | 46.88% |
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Bentley is ranked 6 out of 15 wards in Brentwood for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Bentley?
The largest employment sector in Bentley is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 23.62% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 20.65% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.44% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 13.04% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.98% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 5.63% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.04% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.66% |
Bentley & Brentwood Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Bentley in the Brentwood local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| South Weald | 88.07% | 11.93% |
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| Brentwood | 88.78% | 11.22% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Bentley compared to other wards in Brentwood
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Brentwood South | 84.06% | 15.94% |
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| 2 | Brentwood West | 84.58% | 15.42% |
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| 3 | Warley | 85.14% | 14.86% |
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| 4 | Brentwood North | 85.48% | 14.52% |
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| 5 | Hutton South | 87.52% | 12.48% |
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| 6 | Shenfield | 87.73% | 12.27% |
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| 7 | South Weald | 88.07% | 11.93% |
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| 8 | Hutton North | 88.23% | 11.77% |
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| 9 | Hutton Central | 89.21% | 10.79% |
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| 10 | Hutton East | 89.71% | 10.29% |
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| 11 | Pilgrims Hatch | 90.26% | 9.74% |
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| 12 | Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing | 92.74% | 7.26% |
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| 13 | Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon | 94.01% | 5.99% |
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| 14 | Brizes and Doddinghurst | 95% | 5% |
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| 15 | Tipps Cross | 95.27% | 4.73% |
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';Bentley is ranked 7 out of 15 wards in Brentwood for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Bentley Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in South Weald.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Bentley Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Bentley residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared Bentley to the national average for England.
| Level | South Weald | England |
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| No Qualifications | 14.88% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.83% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.44% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.11% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.31% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 34.56% | 33.92% |
Bentley Health Statistics
South Weald has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| South Weald | 56.84% | 30.33% | 9.65% | 2.49% | 0.7% |
| Brentwood | 53.98% | 31.69% | 10.57% | 2.87% | 0.9% |
| East | 48.28% | 34.64% | 12.5% | 3.58% | 1% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Brentwood changed since 2011?
Brentwood residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.31% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 51.02% | 33.34% | 11.64% | 3.13% | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 53.98% | 31.69% | 10.57% | 2.87% | 0.9% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Bentley and Brentwood?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Brentwood including Bentley. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Brentwood North | 7617 |
| Brentwood South | 6409 |
| Brentwood West | 7773 |
| Brizes and Doddinghurst | 6233 |
| Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon | 3699 |
| Hutton Central | 3976 |
| Hutton East | 3692 |
| Hutton North | 4307 |
| Hutton South | 3756 |
| Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing | 6264 |
| Pilgrims Hatch | 5918 |
| Shenfield | 5396 |
| South Weald | 1911 |
| Tipps Cross | 3859 |
| Warley | 6432 |
| Brentwood Total | 77242 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
