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Clacton Bocking's Elm

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About

Clacton Bocking's Elm is a residential district located on the western edge of Clacton-on-Sea, bordered by agricultural land. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, bungalows, and local shops centred along Bocking Elm Lane. It serves primarily as a quiet neighbourhood for families and retirees, with several schools and a community hall providing local amenities. The layout is functional, with streets arranged in cul-de-sacs and crescents.

A notable local landmark is the Bocking Elm, a large tree from which the area takes its name, situated near the main road junction. Open spaces include the King George V playing fields, used for sports and recreation. The area provides straightforward access to the A133, connecting residents to wider Tendring and Colchester, while maintaining a separate identity from the busier seafront and town centre areas of Clacton.

Area overview

On average Clacton Bocking's Elm has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clacton Bocking's Elm is £45,542 per year. There are 3 schools in Clacton Bocking's Elm: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clacton Bocking's Elm is home to around 9,038 people, with a population density of about 1,651.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clacton Bocking's Elm Population
9,038
Population density
1,651.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.19(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.32(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.98(-66%)
Public order
3.87(-26%)
Other theft
2.88(-48%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,457
93.57%
Other White
159
1.76%
Irish
61
0.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
54
0.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
47
0.52%
Total population: 9,038

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,203
29.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,221
16.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,186
15.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,139
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,023
13.73%
Total 16+ residents: 7,450

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,781
46.27%
Owns with a mortgage
1,095
28.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
542
14.08%
Other social rented
272
7.07%
Other forms of private rent
76
1.97%
Total households: 3,849

Property prices in Clacton Bocking's Elm

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Clacton Bocking's Elm area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £422,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clacton Bocking's Elm in the 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 Clacton Bocking's Elm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached56£315,500
Flats2£141,750
Semi-Detached44£225,000
Terraced15£220,000

10 years median price trend in Clacton Bocking's Elm

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clacton Bocking's Elm.

All postcodes in Clacton Bocking's Elm

CO168YD

Dupont Close

CO154DG

North Road

CO154EF

London Road

CO168XS

Bisley Close

CO168EE

Hunt Drive

CO168GH

Dresden Square

CO168GU

Blue House Gardens

CO168XZ

Melton Close

CO168YN

Dunthorpe Road

CO169SL

Honeysuckle Way

CO154EL

North Road

CO168YB

Cotman Road

CO168YH

Thirtle Close

CO154QZ

Hawthorn Road

CO168AB

Deben Walk

CO168DH

Cottage Grove

CO168GY

Bluehouse Drive

CO167EH

Stonham Avenue

CO168FX

Love Way

CO168LR

Briain Way

CO168XL

Ripley Close

CO168AW

Waterworks Drive

CO167ER

Burgate Close

CO168DL

Bockings Grove

CO168YW

Woolner Road

CO154ED

London Road

CO154ER

Homestead Gardens

CO168XA

Constable Avenue

CO168XT

Mytchett Close

CO154RE

Rosecroft Close

CO167HQ

Stanmore Close

CO168GL

Glover Close

CO168YQ

Westcott Close

CO153UB

Rookwood Close

CO167HB

Kilburn Gardens

CO168DD

St Johns Road

CO168EB

Little Clacton Road

CO168XE

Constable Avenue

CO153HX

Melbourne Road

CO153JE

Thomas Road

CO153JB

Thomas Road

CO168DW

Gainsborough Close

CO168FD

Cottage Green

CO154DT

London Road

CO154ES

North Road

CO154RH

Pinewood Close

CO168EA

Little Clacton Road

CO154ET

Sheriffs Way

CO168AS

Grigson Drive

CO168YS

Sillett Close

CO167EN

Sudbourne Avenue

CO168BX

Clare Way

CO168DZ

Little Clacton Road

CO154EY

Marion Avenue

CO168AX

Schofield Close

CO168FT

Daniell Close

CO168FW

Merstham Drive

CO168WB

Yarmouth Close

CO169SP

Cann Hall

CO168DA

Constable Avenue

CO168DQ

Cottage Grove

CO168EY

Shelley Road

CO168FG

Horley Close

CO168WA

Norwich Close

CO168AR

Legerton Drive

CO168AU

Potter Close

CO169SH

Poppy Way

CO154DL

Elm Grove

CO153HY

Melbourne Road

CO154DF

North Road

CO168FB

Reigate Avenue

CO168HZ

West Clacton & Jaywick Sands

CO168YA

Sheppard Close

CO153JN

Douglas Road

CO153LH

Coppins Road

CO169FY

London Road

CO154EB

Sherwood Drive

CO167EL

Blyford Road

CO154DX

Highview Avenue

CO154EZ

Huntingdon Way

CO154QS

Thorpe Road

CO167EJ

Thorndon Close

CO168GQ

Cleave Close

CO168HU

Oakview Crescent

CO168GR

Addis Road

CO167HH

Edgware Road

CO168HY

Elm Farm Drive

CO154EN

Hill Road

CO154RD

Hawthorn Road

CO168DJ

Cottage Grove

CO168FE

Epsom Close

CO168YG

Crome Road

CO154DD

North Road

CO167HN

Hoxton Close

CO168GB

Legerton Drive

CO154EJ

London Road

CO154QU

Thorpe Road

CO168BJ

St Johns Road

CO168DB

St Johns Road

CO168HX

Melinda Lane

Data Sources

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