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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

CO168XF

Constable Avenue

CO168XN

Mayford Way

CO154DY

Highview Avenue

CO168AA

Orwell Way

CO168GS

Cedar Mews

CO168XH

Holmwood Close

CO168XJ

Ottershaw Way

CO167JF

Hampstead Avenue

CO153HZ

Melbourne Road

CO153JA

Melbourne Road

CO153JP

Upper Branston Road

CO168AY

Weekes Close

CO168BG

Jaywick Lane

CO168DX

St Johns Road

CO168FQ

Dorking Crescent

CO168FR

Dixon Avenue

CO169NS

Little Clacton Road

CO168FJ

Abinger Close

CO167HA

Muswell Walk

CO167HW

Elthorne Park

CO168FA

Bright Close

CO168BD

Jaywick Lane

CO168GN

Grier Way

CO167BA

Bluehouse Avenue

CO168BN

St Johns Road

CO168ED

Blake Drive

CO168LQ

Hillside Mews

CO154EW

Oak Close

CO154RA

Linden Drive

CO168AQ

Cloes Lane

CO168DR

Woodrows Lane

CO154RG

Cypress Close

CO168TP

Cavendish Drive

CO168YZ

Ashtead Close

CO167HJ

Totteridge Close

CO168BS

St Johns Road

CO168FS

Smythe Close

CO168YP

Cotman Road

CO167HZ

Bromley Close

CO168AE

Rouses Lane

CO168BW

Legerton Drive

CO168YU

Constable Avenue

CO153JD

Thomas Road

CO153UA

Causeway Reach

CO168BB

Jaywick Lane

CO168XW

Warnham Close

CO168DN

Woodrows Lane

CO168FH

Chipstead Walk

CO168GP

Lewis Road

CO168XP

Cranleigh Close

CO168XR

Brockham Close

CO168YJ

Munnings Drive

CO169SN

Cann Hall

CO167BB

Woodbridge Grove

CO168DS

St Johns Road

CO169FZ

Hartley Brook Road

CO168DP

Bockings Grove

CO168XU

Melton Close

CO168TR

Cavendish Drive

CO154EX

Abbots Close

CO154EP

North Road

CO167EP

Linstead Close

CO168EL

Wordsworth Way

CO168FL

Caterham Close

CO168FP

Gerard Road

CO168YT

Middleton Close

CO153JH

Pathfields Road

CO154DH

Elm Grove

CO154DS

London Road

CO154EU

Friars Close

CO168EF

St Johns Oak

CO168EG

Burrows Close

CO154DU

London Road

CO167ES

Flixton Close

CO167HE

Hampstead Avenue

CO168FU

Dixon Avenue

CO154EE

London Road

CO168BY

Southwold Way

CO168GF

Powell Close

CO168GJ

Nicholls Way

CO168FN

Coulsdon Close

CO168AT

Salmon Close

CO168DG

Cottage Walk

CO168DY

St Johns Road

CO153JL

Pathfields Road

CO169GA

Hartley Brook Road

CO168FY

Turner Close

CO167EW

Bretten Close

CO168BH

St Johns Road

CO168YL

Munnings Drive

CO154DR

London Road

CO168DU

St Johns Road

CO153LQ

Coppins Road

CO153ST

London Road

CO154EA

Richards Walk

CO168AD

Minsmere Drive

CO168YE

Romney Close

CO168YX

Purley Way

CO154EH

London Road

CO154RB

Cypress Close

Data Sources

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