Market Insights, Shenfield

Shenfield has a population density of 10.8 residents per hectare, surpassing the broader regional average. As of 2021, the community accommodated 33,596 residents, reflecting a modest 2.2% population increase over the ten-year period from 2011 to 2021.

Demographically 12.9% of the population in Shenfield population falls within the 35 to 44 age range, below the regional average. Housing dynamics contribute to this uniqueness, with 27.2% of households consisting of single occupants, while 41.8% accommodate families with children.

Shenfield can be characterised by higher population density than the regional average, a specific age distribution, and a strategic focus on key employment sectors. These factors, combined with excellent commuter links contribute to Shenfield being a bustling and desirable community to live in.

Over the last 12 months the average sales price in Shenfield was £523,319. The total value
of sales was £262,857,225. 

27% of sales in the past 12 months were flats, achieving an average sales price of £282,670. Houses achieved an average price of £653,964. 

The highest value recorded by the Land Registry over the past 12 months was £825,000 for a flat and £3,750,000 for a house. 

Over the last 12 months, the average rent achieved for homes let in Shenfield was £1,546 per month. This is a +11% change on the previous 12 month period.

56% of homes let in the past 12 months were flats, achieving an average rental value of £1,302 per month. Houses achieved an average rent
of £1,937 per month.

24% of renters are aged between 40 and 49.

A highly desirable suburb of Brentwood offering fantastic commuter links by both road and rail plus impressive levels of historic capital growth over the last 20 years. Located just off junction 12 of the A12 Shenfield offers great road links into Central London and further north into Essex. It’s railway station provides a fast train service into London Liverpool Street in under 30 mins and with the anticipated arrival of Crossrail during 2022 will also offer additional routes through the Capital to Heathrow and beyond. Brentwood town centre with its wide array of shops, bars and restaurants is only a mile away and J28-M25 within 6 miles.