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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 average crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 2 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

Median price£246,250
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £286K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £246,250 (about £297 per square foot) in Clacton Bocking's Elm area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,500 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clacton Bocking's Elm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£287,500£311
Semi-Detached42£225,000£294
Terraced15£220,000£310
Flats5£120,000£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clacton Bocking's Elm

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clacton Bocking's Elm.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206,750—£170,000£170,000
2017£226,500£116,000£197,000£178,750
2018£243,000£98,248£190,000£199,000
2019£248,000£132,500£193,000£165,500
2020£245,000£137,000£195,000£196,000
2021£307,500£113,000£210,000£200,000
2022£335,000£120,000£250,000£226,500
2023£326,250£120,000£248,000£218,000
2024£300,000£152,000£225,750£220,000
2025£315,500£103,750£225,500£208,000
2026£282,500£120,000£226,250£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clacton Bocking's Elm.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clacton Bocking's Elm.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233—£234£240
2017£257£200£238£263
2018£265£220£266£273
2019£270£220£251£278
2020£265£226£260£279
2021£303£269£293£262
2022£338£218£339£329
2023£333£213£316£340
2024£310£279£312£325
2025£320£178£299£310
2026£285£230£270£305
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clacton Bocking's Elm.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clacton Bocking's Elm in the last year.

All postcodes in Clacton Bocking's Elm

CO168YT

Middleton Close

CO168YB

Cotman Road

CO154EJ

London Road

CO168AD

Minsmere Drive

CO167ER

Burgate Close

CO168YA

Sheppard Close

CO154DY

Highview Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.