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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

CO168WA

Norwich Close

CO167JF

Hampstead Avenue

CO168DJ

Cottage Grove

CO154RH

Pinewood Close

CO169NS

Little Clacton Road

CO168AU

Potter Close

CO168YN

Dunthorpe Road

CO168YP

Cotman Road

CO168FN

Coulsdon Close

CO167HJ

Totteridge Close

CO154EW

Oak Close

CO168GY

Bluehouse Drive

CO169SL

Honeysuckle Way

CO154EH

London Road

CO154EN

Hill Road

CO167BB

Woodbridge Grove

CO154ES

North Road

CO167HZ

Bromley Close

CO154RG

Cypress Close

CO153JB

Thomas Road

CO168AA

Orwell Way

CO168XH

Holmwood Close

CO167EN

Sudbourne Avenue

CO168AX

Schofield Close

CO168GB

Legerton Drive

CO168AB

Deben Walk

CO153JD

Thomas Road

CO154DH

Elm Grove

CO168TP

Cavendish Drive

CO168YS

Sillett Close

CO154QZ

Hawthorn Road

CO168FT

Daniell Close

CO154RB

Cypress Close

CO153JE

Thomas Road

CO168GE

Cross Road

CO168XN

Mayford Way

CO168XW

Warnham Close

CO153HX

Melbourne Road

CO167BA

Bluehouse Avenue

CO168BJ

St Johns Road

CO168GD

Cross Road

CO168DN

Woodrows Lane

CO168XP

Cranleigh Close

CO169FZ

Hartley Brook Road

CO154RE

Rosecroft Close

CO154EZ

Huntingdon Way

CO167HA

Muswell Walk

CO168HZ

West Clacton & Jaywick Sands

CO167EL

Blyford Road

CO168DL

Bockings Grove

CO168GJ

Nicholls Way

CO168DP

Bockings Grove

CO168YZ

Ashtead Close

CO168EG

Burrows Close

CO168XF

Constable Avenue

CO154DG

North Road

CO168DB

St Johns Road

CO153LQ

Coppins Road

CO154EB

Sherwood Drive

CO168AT

Salmon Close

CO168BX

Clare Way

CO169FY

London Road

CO154EF

London Road

CO154DX

Highview Avenue

CO168FE

Epsom Close

CO167HH

Edgware Road

CO168FX

Love Way

CO168GP

Lewis Road

CO168DD

St Johns Road

CO153ST

London Road

CO168YL

Munnings Drive

CO168AY

Weekes Close

CO168DA

Constable Avenue

CO154QS

Thorpe Road

CO167LA

Bluehouse Avenue

CO154EL

North Road

CO169SN

Daisy Drive

CO168GR

Addis Road

CO154EE

London Road

CO168AQ

Cloes Lane

CO168DZ

Little Clacton Road

CO168FY

Turner Close

CO154DU

London Road

CO168AE

Rouses Lane

CO167HG

Neasden Avenue

CO168XS

Bisley Close

CO167EH

Stonham Avenue

CO168FJ

Abinger Close

CO153JN

Douglas Road

CO153HZ

Melbourne Road

CO168EL

Wordsworth Way

CO168BN

St Johns Road

CO168FB

Reigate Avenue

CO153JL

Pathfields Road

CO168XU

Melton Close

CO168EB

Little Clacton Road

CO168BH

St Johns Road

CO169SH

Poppy Way

CO168YW

Woolner Road

CO168XJ

Ottershaw Way

Data Sources

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