School Catchments and House Prices in Herongate
In the Herongate area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Herongate area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
How the Herongate school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £700,000 and a detached home averages £550,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Herongate area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Herongate.
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 Herongate numbers
The schools families ask about here are Ingrave Johnstone C of E Primary, Brentwood primary & secondary schools, Brentwood School and Essex grammar schools (by exam). 1 local school was 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: Herongate to Brentwood station takes about 10 min drive.
By price, Herongate ranks 13 of the 200 Essex locations we cover, at £700,000 against a county average of £520,425. Band D council tax here is £2,304, against an average of £2,301 across the county locations we cover.
How Herongate scores for different buyers
Herongate is a pretty, sought-after A128 village near Brentwood.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Herongate property and area guide.
No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★★ | A good village primary (Ingrave Johnstone), Thorndon Country Park on the doorstep and Brentwood's schools nearby. |
| Country & equestrian buyers | ★★★★★ | Period, detached and equestrian homes in a beautiful green-belt setting by Thorndon Country Park. |
| Professionals | ★★★★☆ | Genuine village life with a fast London link via Brentwood's Elizabeth line and the A127/M25. |
| Commuters | ★★★★☆ | No village station, but Brentwood (Elizabeth line) and West Horndon (c2c) are a short drive. |
| First-time buyers | ★☆☆☆☆ | A sought-after, high-value green-belt village with very little affordable stock. |
Families & professionals
People wanting genuine village life with a classic Green, country pubs and Thorndon Country Park on the doorstep, near Brentwood's schools, shops and Elizabeth line.
Commuters
People using Brentwood's Elizabeth line (a short drive or lift, then direct to the City, Canary Wharf and the West End) or West Horndon's c2c line, and the A127 and M25, countryside with a fast London link.
Country & equestrian buyers
People drawn to period, detached and equestrian homes in a beautiful green-belt setting by Thorndon Country Park, wanting space, character and countryside within reach of London.
Herongate is known locally for Thorndon Country Park. The large and beautiful country park on the village's doorstep, part of the historic Thorndon Hall estate, ancient woodland, herds of deer, lakes and long views; the great green asset of the area.
Practical detail for Herongate: the CM13 postcode district, no village station, Brentwood (Elizabeth line, direct to the City/West End) or West Horndon (c2c) a short drive and nearest A and E is Basildon University Hospital (Queen's Hospital Romford also within reach), verify with NHS.
Herongate at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Ingrave Johnstone C of E Primary | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Brentwood primary & secondary schools | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Brentwood School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Essex grammar schools (by exam) | 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 Herongate
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
- £70,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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