Shenfield & Hutton Mount
Brentwood 005 · 6 sub-areas · 10,854 residents
Brentwood 005 is a settled, largely owner-occupied corner of Brentwood in the East of England, home to around 10,850 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,390 a month — above the UK median for a 2-bed but reflecting an area where over 85% of residents own their home. The rail commute to London takes around 35 minutes, making this a genuine commuter pocket.
Shenfield & Hutton Mount is a commuter neighbourhood within Brentwood — train into London runs in around 33 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Shenfield & Hutton Mount?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,605 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Shenfield & Hutton Mount in Brentwood
Living in Shenfield & Hutton Mount
This part of Brentwood has a distinctly suburban, residential feel — quiet streets, high owner-occupation, and a population that skews older than most comparable areas. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the largest working-age cohort is the 50–64 bracket. That makes for a settled, established community rather than a transient one.
Rents here are moderate by Essex commuter-belt standards, but the bigger story is that most people aren't renting at all — only around 13% of households are in private rental. If you are renting, you'll pay roughly £1,390 a month for a 2-bed, which sits noticeably above the UK national median of around £1,200 but is the going rate for Essex towns with a fast London rail link.
The area sits firmly in the least-deprived decile nationally — an IMD score of 2.6 puts it in decile 10, meaning it's among the most affluent neighbourhoods in England. Median resident salaries come in at just under £40,000 a year, which is solid, though the gap between what residents earn and what local jobs pay (around £30,600) tells you most working residents are commuting out — particularly to London.
Work-from-home rates are striking: over 57% of residents work from home, well above the national norm. That shapes the daily rhythm of the area — it's quieter on weekdays than the population size might suggest, and local amenities serve a daytime community rather than a rush-hour one. The nearest rail station is roughly 1.2 km away — about a 15-minute walk — and trains reach London in around 35 minutes.
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Frequently asked
- Is Brentwood 005 a nice place to live?
- For the right type of resident, yes. It's a very settled, low-crime, affluent suburban area with fast rail access to London. It suits owner-occupiers, older households, and remote workers well. If you're looking for a younger community, a lively local scene, or affordable renting, it's probably not the right fit.
- What is the rent in Brentwood 005?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,100 a month, a two-bedroom home costs roughly £1,390, and a three-bedroom property sits at about £1,700. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose just 0.5% over the past year.
- Is Brentwood 005 safe?
- Yes, it's notably safe by national standards. The recorded crime rate is around 69 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, below the UK average of roughly 80. The area sits in the least-deprived decile nationally, which consistently correlates with lower crime rates.
- What's the commute from Brentwood 005 to London?
- The rail journey to London takes around 35 minutes. The nearest mainline station is about 1.2 km away — a 15-minute walk. That said, over half of residents here work from home, so it's increasingly a neighbourhood where the commute is optional rather than daily.
- Who lives in Brentwood 005?
- Mostly older, long-established owner-occupiers. Nearly half the population is aged 50 or over, and over 85% own their home. It's one of the more settled and affluent communities in the East of England, with a high degree-qualification rate and low turnover.
- What schools are near Brentwood 005?
- There are 52 schools within typical catchment distance, though only around 21% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national norm. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.3 km away. It's worth checking individual Ofsted reports for schools close to any specific address.
- Is Brentwood 005 good for commuters?
- It works well as a commuter base for London — around 35 minutes by rail. But with 57% of residents working from home, it functions just as much as a remote-working suburb. Car ownership is high (28% drive to work), and public-transport use is relatively low at 9%.