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Alresford & Elmstead

About

The Alresford & Elmstead ward encompasses rural and semi-rural settlements within the Tendring district. The area includes the villages of Alresford and Elmstead Market, along with smaller hamlets and surrounding farmland. The landscape is characterised by agricultural fields and pockets of woodland, with a generally flat topography typical of this part of Essex. Residential development is primarily focused within the established village cores.

A notable local feature is the Alresford Creek, a tidal inlet off the River Colne that influences the area's eastern boundary. Economic activity has traditional links to agriculture, though the ward also contains some light industrial premises. The railway line connecting Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea runs through the ward, with a station serving the community. The overall character is one of separate villages within a working agricultural setting.

Area overview

On average Alresford & Elmstead has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 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 per household in Alresford & Elmstead is £57,895 per year. There are 4 schools in Alresford & Elmstead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Alresford & Elmstead is home to around 6,986 people, with a population density of about 167.1 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Alresford & Elmstead Population

6,986

Population density

167.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

27.34(-12%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.15(-20%)

Other theft

4.58(-18%)

Vehicle crime

3.44(-24%)

Anti-social behaviour

3.01(-74%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

6,542

93.67%

Other White

120

1.72%

Irish

0.74%

Indian

0.49%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.46%

Total population: 6,984

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,457

24.83%

No qualifications

1,118

19.06%

Level 3 (A level)

1,078

18.37%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

907

15.46%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

706

12.03%

Total 16+ residents: 5,867

Housing

Owns outright

1,394

48.86%

Owns with a mortgage

1,020

35.75%

Private landlord or letting agency

203

7.12%

Social rents from council

2.7%

Other forms of private rent

2.21%

Total households: 2,853

Property prices in Alresford & Elmstead

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £362,125 in Alresford & Elmstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,200 up to £1,352,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alresford & Elmstead over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	64	£435,000	£325,000	£388,750	£575,000	£815,500
Flats	3	£191,000	£105,680	£143,600	£193,000	£194,600
Semi-Detached	39	£290,000	£175,713	£273,500	£302,500	£360,400
Terraced	8	£273,500	£150,188	£235,000	£299,250	£365,950

10 years median price trend in Alresford & Elmstead

All postcodes in Alresford & Elmstead

CO77GX

Peter Potter Way

CO77US

Hilliards Road

CO78BW

The Chequers

CO78DU

Ash Road

CO77EP

Keelars Lane

CO78FG

Lark Meadow

CO79JZ

Alresford Road

CO77BB

Tye Road

CO77BE

Whitmore Terrace

CO77FW

Robinson Close

CO77GH

Hart Avenue

CO78DQ

Colchester Main Road

CO78HQ

Salmons Lane

CO77JA

Hill Cottages

CO78GJ

Firmin Gardens

CO78FZ

Munson Gardens

CO77AT

Church Road

CO77EH

Alfells Road

CO77HF

Rosa Road

CO77XG

Pine Way

CO78EE

Elm Close

CO78HY

Station Road

CO77AS

Orchard Close

CO77DD

Clacton Road

CO77GT

Century Mews

CO77JW

Frating Road

CO78BT

Station Road

CO78DW

Coppice Road

CO78FP

Rubens Close

CO78FQ

Empire Walk

CO77BT

Bromley Road

CO77UF

Fairfield Close

CO78DE

Little Acre

CO78JF

Brick Kiln Lane

CO78JJ

Brightlingsea Road

CO77TL

Ardleigh Road

CO78ET

Clacton Road

CO78FT

Lambourne

CO77ER

Alresford & Elmstead

CO77ES

Colchester Road

CO77TJ

Mary Lane North

CO77UJ

Chapel Lane

CO77YH

Lucerne Road

CO77GG

Morina Road

CO77HL

Great Bentley Road

CO77TX

Stone Road

CO77UA

Chase Road West

CO77XN

Poplar Close

CO78DB

Colchester Main Road

CO78DD

Colchester Main Road

CO78DG

Colchester Main Road

CO77JT

Chapel Lane

CO77YE

Thatchers Drive

CO78JR

Heathlands

CO77BY

Bromley Road

CO78HL

Clover Drive

CO78HX

Station Road

CO78JA

Station Road

CO78JL

Brightlingsea Road

CO77GF

Baxter Chase

CO78AF

Crestlands

CO77JX

Field Mews

CO78AB

Church Road

CO78HB

Clacton Road

CO78HD

Marsh Farm Lane

CO78JB

Tenpenny Hill

CO79JX

Alresford Road

CO77AF

Bromley Road

CO77DA

Clacton Road

CO77EG

Colchester Road

CO77JU

Furze Lane

CO77UH

Harwich Road

CO77AR

Church Road

CO77ED

Colchester Road

CO77JR

Frating Road

CO77UX

Peace Cottages

CO77XB

Briar Road

CO78BL

St Andrews Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

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