School Catchments and House Prices in Bentley
In the Bentley area, 3 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Bentley area, 3 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
How the Bentley school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £650,000 and a detached home averages £637,500.
Ofsted ratings across the Bentley area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Bentley.
Catchment is not a promise
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Bentley numbers
The schools families ask about here are Bentley Church of England Primary School, Amery Hill School (Alton), Eggar's School (Alton), Secondary near Farnham and Independents in the area. 3 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Bentley to London Waterloo takes about 1 hr 5 min to 1 hr 20 min (direct train).
By price, Bentley ranks 29 of the 178 Hampshire locations we cover, at £650,000 against a county average of £535,916. Band D council tax here is £2,346, against an average of £2,319 across the county locations we cover.
How Bentley scores for different buyers
Bentley is a sought-after rural, equestrian & commuter village in the far north-east of East Hampshire on the A31 between Alton and Farnham.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Bentley property and area guide.
No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | A village primary, safe lanes and open country, with Amery Hill and Eggar's in Alton nearby, a lovely, if premium, family setting. |
| Commuters (to London) | ★★★★★ | Bentley's own station gives direct South Western trains to London Waterloo, a rare and prized advantage for such a rural village. |
| Professionals | ★★★★☆ | The A31 between Alton and Farnham plus the station suit well-paid professionals wanting country life within reach of work. |
| Property developers & investors | ★★☆☆☆ | Strong demand and desirability, but a small, protected rural village offers few development or letting opportunities. |
| First-time buyers | ★★☆☆☆ | Bentley is a sought-after, higher-priced village with little starter stock, nearby Alton usually makes a more realistic first step. |
Commuters
People who value a direct-Waterloo station on the doorstep, along with the A31 and the A3/M3, wanting a peaceful, sought-after rural village within a genuine London commute, and within reach of Alton, Farnham and Guildford.
Families
People drawn to the village primary, the countryside and the equestrian scene, wanting a characterful, peaceful village within reach of Alton, Farnham and Guildford and their schools and hospitals.
Country, equestrian & outdoor lovers
People who love open country, the Wey-valley landscape and country pursuits and want a sought-after, characterful rural village base with its own London line, comfortable driving for shopping and country life.
Bentley is known locally for Lord Baden-Powell & Pax Hill, and St Mary's Church. Bentley is famous as the home of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Scout Movement, who lived at Pax Hill near the village from 1919 to 1939 with his wife Olave (the house was renamed Pax, Latin for peace); it is a private house today, not a public attraction.
Practical detail for Bentley: the GU10 postcode district, its own Bentley station on the Alton line (direct to London Waterloo), about a mile south of the village and nearest A and E is Frimley Park (Surrey) or the Royal Surrey (Guildford), a drive; verify with NHS.
Bentley at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Bentley Church of England Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Amery Hill School (Alton) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Eggar's School (Alton) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Secondary near Farnham | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Independents in the area | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Bentley
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £65,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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