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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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 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
54
Deprivation level
9/10
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
32.75(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.43(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.65(-68%)
Public order
3.54(-31%)
Other theft
3.32(-39%)
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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £252,000 in Clacton Bocking's Elm area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,500 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
Flats2£103,750
Detached53£310,000
Semi-Detached50£225,000
Terraced20£214,000

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

CO154RD

Hawthorn Road

CO154EU

Friars Close

CO168AR

Legerton Drive

CO168BW

Legerton Drive

CO154DD

North Road

CO168LQ

Hillside Mews

CO168XT

Mytchett Close

CO168YU

Constable Avenue

CO168YG

Crome Road

CO154DR

London Road

CO168TR

Cavendish Drive

CO167HN

Hoxton Close

CO168GQ

Cleave Close

CO168DY

St Johns Road

CO168YR

Ladbrooke Road

CO168ED

Blake Drive

CO168XZ

Melton Close

CO168EY

Shelley Road

CO168BQ

Harpers Way

CO168BY

Southwold Way

CO168YJ

Munnings Drive

CO168AW

Waterworks Drive

CO154DT

London Road

CO168DH

Cottage Grove

CO168BB

Jaywick Lane

CO168FA

Bright Close

CO168FR

Dixon Avenue

CO168BD

Jaywick Lane

CO168XR

Brockham Close

CO168FS

Smythe Close

CO167ES

Flixton Close

CO168YH

Thirtle Close

CO168HX

Melinda Lane

CO168EA

Little Clacton Road

CO154RA

Linden Drive

CO154DL

Elm Grove

CO167EP

Linstead Close

CO153UA

Causeway Reach

CO168FQ

Dorking Crescent

CO168HU

Oakview Crescent

CO154ED

London Road

CO168DR

Woodrows Lane

CO154ET

Sheriffs Way

CO168DQ

Cottage Grove

CO168FD

Cottage Green

CO153JA

Melbourne Road

CO168FW

Merstham Drive

CO168DX

St Johns Road

CO168FG

Horley Close

CO167HB

Kilburn Gardens

CO168YE

Romney Close

CO168GH

Dresden Square

CO154DS

London Road

CO169SP

Snowdrop Way

CO167EW

Bretten Close

CO154DF

North Road

CO167EJ

Thorndon Close

CO168GN

Grier Way

CO153JH

Pathfields Road

CO168DU

St Johns Road

CO154EX

Abbots Close

CO168GU

Blue House Gardens

CO168BG

Jaywick Lane

CO153UB

Rookwood Close

CO168YQ

Westcott Close

CO167HW

Elthorne Park

CO168DG

Cottage Walk

CO168GS

Cedar Mews

CO168GL

Glover Close

CO168DS

St Johns Road

CO168FL

Caterham Close

CO168DW

Gainsborough Close

CO154EA

Richards Walk

CO168EF

St Johns Oak

CO168BS

St Johns Road

CO167HQ

Stanmore Close

CO153HY

Melbourne Road

CO168HY

Elm Farm Drive

CO168FU

Dixon Avenue

CO168XA

Constable Avenue

CO168XL

Ripley Close

CO168WB

Yarmouth Close

CO153JP

Upper Branston Road

CO168LR

Briain Way

CO168YX

Purley Way

CO168FH

Chipstead Walk

CO168XE

Constable Avenue

CO168AS

Grigson Drive

CO168YD

Dupont Close

CO154ER

Homestead Gardens

CO154EP

North Road

CO153LH

Coppins Road

CO168EE

Hunt Drive

CO154EY

Marion Avenue

CO169GA

Hartley Brook Road

CO168FP

Gerard Road

CO154QU

Thorpe Road

CO167HE

Hampstead Avenue

CO153TZ

Raycliff Avenue

CO168GF

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.