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Great Bentley, United Kingdom
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Great Bentley is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,545. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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| Population | 1,545 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.8533°, 1.0638° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.4 inches (822 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.1 inches (5 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,545 |
| Median Age | 50.8 years |
About Great Bentley
Great Bentley is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,545. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Great Bentley vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Great Bentley vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,545 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,545 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $972 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 141 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.6% |
| Public Transit | 3.1% |
| Work from Home | 22.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $343,310 |
| 22% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,264 |
| 9% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 72.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.1% |
| Housing Units | 618 |
Property Tax
Climate in Great Bentley
Great Bentley has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 627 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 134.9 sq mi (349.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8533°N, 1.0638°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 85 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Great Bentley has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.9% |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 35.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Total Area | 134.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.6% |
| Public Transit | 3.1% |
| Work from Home | 22.9% |
Schools in Great Bentley
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bentley Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Great Bentley
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Essex | — | UNKNOWN | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Colchester | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline North | — | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Park Radio | community, diss | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 |
Museums in Great Bentley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxted Airfield Museum | ||||
| Brightlingsea Museum | ||||
| Christchurch Mansion | ||||
| Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum | ||||
| Colchester Castle | ||||
| East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A) | ||||
| Ha’penny Pier & Visitors Centre | ||||
| Harwich Museum | ||||
| Harwich Railway and Shipping Museum | ||||
| HMS Ganges Museum | ||||
| Hollytrees Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Art School | ||||
| Ipswich Maritime Trust Window Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Transport Museum | ||||
| Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Manningtree Museum | ||||
| Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum | ||||
| Mersea Island Museum | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Radio Caroline Ross Revenge | ||||
| RAF Bradwell Bay Preservation Group | ||||
| Roman Circus Visitor Centre | ||||
| St Osyth Museum | ||||
| Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum | ||||
| The Hold | ||||
| The Munnings Art Museum | ||||
| Walton Maritime Museum | ||||
| Wolsey Art Gallery |
Libraries in Great Bentley
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Sloman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brightlingsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broomhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnham-on-Crouch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Capel St Mary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chantry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clacton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County library Ipswich | 0.0 | |||||
| Frinton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gainsborough Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenstead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hadleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jaywick Library Access Point | 0.0 | |||||
| Kesgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Manningtree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prettygate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southminster Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Clacton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Mersea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wivenhoe Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Great Bentley
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Plaza | |||||
| Late Riser Car Boot | |||||
| Microshops Ipswich | |||||
| Plough Corner Car Boot | |||||
| St. Osyth Beach Sunday Market | |||||
| Weeley Car Boot |
Hotels in Great Bentley
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Great Bentley
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Great Bentley
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Great Bentley
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Great Bentley
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Great Bentley
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Great Bentley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarbank Brewery | ||||
| Dove Street Brewery | ||||
| Little Earth Project | ||||
| Mersea Island Brewery | ||||
| Other Monkey Brewing | ||||
| St Jude's Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Great Bentley
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Great Bentley
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Great Bentley
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | — | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| High Easter Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kimberley Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Knettishall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Laddingford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Great Bentley
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Thorrington Premier |
Treatment Centers in Great Bentley
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Open Road |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Great Bentley
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Methodist Church of Great Bentley | |
| St Edmund, King and Martyr, Tendring | |
| St Mary Magdalen, Thorrington | |
| St Mary the Virgin, Great Bentley | |
| St Marys Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Great Bentley?
Great Bentley has a population of 1,545 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 134.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.2% male.
Is Great Bentley expensive to live in?
The median household income is $50,545, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $343,310 (22% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,264 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Great Bentley?
Great Bentley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Great Bentley?
The unemployment rate in Great Bentley is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $972. There are 141 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Great Bentley?
The median home value in Great Bentley is $343,310. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,264. The homeownership rate is 72.0%.
How are the schools in Great Bentley?
19.9% of adults in Great Bentley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Great Bentley?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Great Bentley is 2.3% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.1% of the population are military veterans. 7.8% of residents have a disability.