Residents travel to nearby settlements, including Ely for many goods and services.

[1] However, as of 2017, there is a limited bus service and the nearest railway station serving the village is Ely.

[8] There was no Census conducted in 1941: The population breakdown by age as at 2011 is shown in the table below: These statistics have been compiled by Cambridgeshire County Council using data published by the Office for National Statistics to develop an excel data base for ease of access.

[9] The tables below show: The population breakdown by occupation in Wentworth by gender, 1881 (left).

In 1846-7 it was reported that a Sunday-school, attended by 8 boys and 15 girls, was held in the chancel of the church.

The parish clerk taught the pupils, and also held classes on weekday evenings in summer.

In the latter year, the county council, in the face of much local protest, closed the school.

[15] In 2011, the household summary statistics were as follows: In 2010, the village was fortunate to receive funding for a new playpark from both the East Cambs.

The current local plan for East Cambridgeshire District Council (dated 2015) sets out a general blueprint for future growth (including Wentworth) up to 2031.

The Plan aims to prevent sprawl into the open countryside unless there are exceptional circumstances, such as essential dwellings for rural workers, or affordable housing.