A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT, WORK AND DO BUSINESS

VISIT

Brentwood’s name is derived from ‘Burnt Wood’, referring to a clearing made in the dense forest covering this part of Essex by a fire and over time, it became a stopping point for pilgrims travelling to Canterbury.

When Henry III granted a royal charter to hold markets in 1227 and 1252, Brentwood developed into a place of commerce. Today its bustling High Street and surrounding roads reflect that this is still a well-to-do town, surrounded by beautiful open spaces, family attractions and historic locations to explore.

Independent shops and popular restaurants, along with a vibrant night life make Brentwood an exciting place to visit, along with the neighbouring smaller towns of Shenfield and Ingatestone and the many attractive country villages around the borough.

BUSINESS

Brentwood is a great location to do business with a diverse economy providing just under 40,000 jobs, a thriving entrepreneurial culture; above average rates of business start-ups, and home to the headquarters and regional offices of major national firms such as BT, DST, Ford, LV=, Countryside Properties, and McColls.

With great transport links; a good mix of shops, schools, businesses and recreational facilities; the thriving town centres of Brentwood, Shenfield and Ingatestone; and being surrounded by open countryside, the borough of Brentwood has a superior locational advantage attractive to businesses and residents.