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Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

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About

Elmstead Market is a small settlement centred around its historic railway station, which provides a direct link to London. The area is primarily residential, with housing estates and local shops serving the community. Surrounding farmland and several small horticultural nurseries characterise the immediate landscape.

The neighbouring village of Ardleigh is known for its large reservoir, a significant body of water used for sailing and fishing. The area features a mix of arable fields and pockets of woodland, with footpaths connecting to the wider Essex countryside. Ardleigh also hosts a traditional village hall and a primary school at its heart.

Area overview

On average Elmstead Market & Ardleigh has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh is £58,549 per year. There are 4 schools in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Elmstead Market & Ardleigh is home to around 6,108 people, with a population density of about 111.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Elmstead Market & Ardleigh Population
6,108
Population density
111.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.4(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.53(+19%)
Vehicle crime
5.73(+30%)
Other theft
4.42(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.09(-65%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,542
90.73%
Other White
183
3%
Indian
60
0.98%
African
48
0.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
36
0.59%
Total population: 6,108

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,413
27.9%
Level 3 (A level)
916
18.09%
No qualifications
879
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
799
15.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
612
12.09%
Total 16+ residents: 5,064

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,036
42.48%
Owns with a mortgage
945
38.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
206
8.45%
Social rents from council
95
3.9%
Other social rented
73
2.99%
Total households: 2,439

Property prices in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £398,500 in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,352,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Elmstead Market & Ardleigh 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 Elmstead Market & Ardleigh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced16£303,498
Detached74£446,250
Flats2£202,500
Semi-Detached28£320,000

10 years median price trend in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh.

All postcodes in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

CO77PW

Fox Street

CO77SN

Bromley Road

CO77FJ

Harwich Road

CO77PL

Crown Lane South

CO77PT

Clover Way

CO77TJ

Mary Lane North

CO77UE

Back Lane East

CO77PR

The Vines

CO77QX

Plains Farm Close

CO77SG

Bromley Road

CO77PJ

John De Bois Hill

CO49AN

Ernest Fancy Lane

CO77XR

Powell Way

CO49TF

Ardleigh & Little Bromley

CO77QN

Willow Close

CO49BL

Jaggard Drive

CO77BN

Tye Road

CO77AG

Chapel Lane

CO77QZ

Crown Lane North

CO77TH

Beehive Way

CO77NZ

Tilsit Place

CO112PY

Shop Road

CO77EY

School Lane

CO77YF

Flail Close

CO77AZ

Clacton Road

CO77FF

Grange Farm Close

CO77TX

Stone Road

CO77WA

Meadows Close

CO77JF

Parsons Hill

CO49AW

Barfoot Drive

CO77RS

Station Road

CO77JH

Harwich Road

CO77GF

Baxter Chase

CO49AX

Widgery Way

CO77GG

Morina Road

CO77EW

Wheatlands

CO77UY

Pipistrelle Place

CO77LN

Hunters Chase

CO77SU

Frating Road

CO77SY

Frating Road

CO77LA

Ardleigh Court

CO112NG

Chequers Road

CO77NF

Little Bromley Road

CO112QB

Ardleigh Road

CO77AX

Elmstead Road

CO77UT

Hilliards Road

CO77YJ

Dale Close

CO77WU

Old Ipswich Road

CO77QL

Old Ipswich Road

CO77NY

Sundal Place

CO77LH

Rookery Chase

CO77UD

Mary Lane South

CO77RA

Crown Lane North

CO77BG

Wivenhoe Road

CO77YG

Holly Way

CO77TL

Ardleigh Road

CO77SD

Spring Valley Lane

CO77SW

Redmason Road

CO77PQ

Colchester Road

CO77FX

Old Ipswich Road

CO77SA

Springvalley Lane

CO49AH

Murray Mcpherson Parade

CO77RB

Crown Lane North

CO77FH

Market Close

CO77LZ

Hungerdown Lane

CO77NR

Colchester Road

CO77NG

Morrow Lane

CO77PA

Colchester Road

CO77US

Hilliards Road

CO77GH

Hart Avenue

CO77AU

Brook Cottages

CO77TN

Colchester Road

CO77JW

Frating Road

CO77NP

Colchester Road

CO77BZ

Bromley Road

CO77BX

Bromley Road

CO112PR

Spratts Lane

CO77YQ

Holly Way

CO77JE

Back Lane West

CO77NB

Waterhouse Lane

CO77QE

Harts Lane

CO77TW

Cedarcup Close

CO77ED

Colchester Road

CO49WP

Ardleigh & Little Bromley

CO77NW

St Marys Agnes Mews

CO77GS

Fielder Court

CO77AQ

Old School Lane

CO77PS

Fox Street

CO77YE

Thatchers Drive

CO77UZ

Carringtons Road

CO77SJ

Bromley Road

CO77HR

Meadow Close

CO77ES

Colchester Road

CO49AZ

Sanitsky Way

CO77PH

John De Bois Hill

CO77FW

Robinson Close

CO77FZ

Ashmead Place

CO77EH

Alfells Road

CO77GP

Pavilion View

CO77WD

Carder Close

Data Sources

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