Alresford & Elmstead is a rural ward in the Tendring district of Essex, covering the villages of Alresford and Elmstead Market. The area is characterised by open farmland, small woodlands, and quiet country lanes. Alresford has a historic church and a primary school, while Elmstead Market is known for its railway station, providing links to Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea. Both villages have a mix of older cottages and newer housing developments.
The ward has a strong agricultural presence, with several farms operating in the surrounding countryside. Local amenities include a village hall, a pub, and a few small businesses serving the community. The area offers a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of larger towns like Colchester. The nearby Alresford Creek adds a coastal element, with marshland and wildlife habitats along the River Colne estuary.
On average Alresford & Elmstead has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Alresford & Elmstead is £47,092 per year. There are 4 schools in Alresford & Elmstead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 in Alresford & Elmstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 65 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £143,600 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £295,000 |
10 years price trend in Alresford & Elmstead
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Avocet Place
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St Peters Mews
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Church Road
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Honeysuckle Way
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Hatchcroft Gardens
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Old School Lane
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Elmstead Market & Ardleigh
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Elmstead Market & Ardleigh
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Cockaynes Lane
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Ford Lane
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Church Road
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Cockaynes Lane
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Chapel Lane
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Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington
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Church Road
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Church Road
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Meadow Close
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Chase Road East
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Elmstead Market & Ardleigh
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Elmcroft
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Heath Road
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Cockaynes Lane
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Hazel Close
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Elmstead Market & Ardleigh
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De Staunton Close
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Heath Road
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Cockaynes Lane
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Frating Road
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Tenpenny Hill
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Johnson's Drive
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Clacton Road
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Clacton Road
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Bramley Close
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Thelma Drive
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Colchester Road
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Frating Road
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Lucerne Road
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Holly Way
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Ford Lane
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Furze Crescent
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Laxton Road
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Church Road
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Tenpenny Hill
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Tenpenny Hill
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Bromley Road
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Back Lane East
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Glebe Close
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Poundfield Close
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Tenpenny Hill
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Clacton Road
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Wheatlands
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Frating Road
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Harvest Way
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Ford Lane
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Station Road
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Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington
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Clacton Road
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Colchester Road
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Colchester Road
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Tye Road
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Hall Road
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Mary Lane South
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Harwich Road
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Carringtons Road
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Ford Lane
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Ford Lane
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Ford Lane
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Wivenhoe Road
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Tenpenny Hill
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Coppice Road
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Church Road
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Great Bentley Road
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Laurence Close
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Broomfield Road
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Tye Road
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Hall Road
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Cockaynes Lane
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Hawkins Road
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Little Acre
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Church Road
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Church Road
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Elmstead Market & Ardleigh
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Old School Lane
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Broomfield Road
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Bromley Road
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Elmstead Market & Ardleigh
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Badley Hall Road
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Briar Road
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Wivenhoe Road
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Conifer Close
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Poplars Close
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Tenpenny Hill
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Cockaynes Lane
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Frating Road
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Keelars Lane
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School Road
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Tye Road
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Park Road
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The Chequers
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.