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 51 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).
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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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School Road
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Keelars Lane
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Tye Road
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Park Road
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The Chequers
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Ash Road
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Church Road
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Alresford Road
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Tye Road
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Slough Lane
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Badley Hall Road
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Colchester Road
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Tenpenny Hill
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Church Road
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Parsons Hill
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Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington
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Munson Gardens
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Firmin Gardens
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Orchard Close
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Church Road
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Clacton Road
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Alfells Road
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Church Road
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Broomfield Road
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School Road
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Station Road
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Coppice Road
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Elm Close
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Cockaynes Lane
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Cockaynes Lane
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Station Road
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Bromley Road
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Ardleigh Road
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Fairfield Close
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Church Road
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Cockaynes Lane
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Brick Kiln Lane
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Brick Kiln Lane
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Elmstead Market & Ardleigh
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Colchester Road
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Broomfield Road
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Great Bentley Road
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Mary Lane North
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Stone Road
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Chase Road West
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Chapel Lane
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Poplar Close
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Lucerne Road
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Tenpenny Hill
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Little Acre
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Colchester Road
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Chapel Lane
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Thatchers Drive
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Crestlands
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Heathlands
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Bromley Road
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Frating Road
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Church Road
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Church Road
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Marsh Farm Lane
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Clover Drive
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Station Road
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Frating Road
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Station Road
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Brightlingsea Road
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