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Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

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About

Elmstead Market and Ardleigh are located in the Tendring district of Essex, offering a mix of rural and semi-urban living. The area is known for its proximity to Colchester, providing easy access to amenities while retaining a quieter atmosphere. Elmstead Market has a small shopping area with local businesses, while Ardleigh features a more scattered settlement pattern with farms and open fields. The A120 runs nearby, connecting the area to larger towns and transport links.

The surrounding landscape includes farmland and woodland, with Ardleigh Reservoir being a notable local feature. The area has a mix of housing, from older cottages to newer developments, catering to families and commuters. Public transport options are limited, with most residents relying on cars. The nearby Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers opportunities for outdoor activities, adding to the area's appeal for those seeking a balance between convenience and countryside living.

Area overview

On average Elmstead Market & Ardleigh has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh is £49,400 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).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

4.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Elmstead Market & Ardleigh Population

6,108

Population density

111.9 per km²

Demographics

British

5,542

90.73%

Other White

183

Indian

0.98%

African

0.79%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.59%

Total population: 6,108

Housing

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

3.9%

Other social rented

2.99%

Total households: 2,439

Property prices in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £409,000 in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,750 up to £1,352,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	76	£475,000	£352,500	£396,625	£681,250	£1,090,000
Flats	4	£195,500	£181,756	£188,281	£203,000	£210,200
Semi-Detached	20	£302,498	£176,086	£275,000	£355,125	£419,800
Terraced	9	£294,995	£153,250	£289,995	£300,000	£367,000

10 years price trend in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

All postcodes in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

CO49BH

Cheeseman Drive

CO77AP

Church Road

CO77GN

Frating Road

CO77GW

Clacton Road

CO77HZ

St George's Close

CO77JP

Brundells Road

CO77QU

Church Road

CO77TB

Briar Road

CO77UR

Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

CO77WB

Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

CO77FL

Colchester Road

CO49TF

Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

CO77EY

School Road

CO77JH

Harwich Road

CO77LS

Harwich Road

CO77QX

Plains Farm Close

CO77SH

Bromley Road

CO77SZ

Ardleigh Road

CO77UP

Chase Road East

CO77AZ

Clacton Road

CO77GJ

Colchester Road

CO77JB

Mary Lane North

CO77JS

Frating Road

CO77LR

Coggeshall Road

CO77WU

Old Ipswich Road

CO112NG

Chequers Road

CO49AH

Murray McPherson Parade

CO77BU

Bromley Road

CO77NP

Colchester Road

CO77NS

Aveline Road

CO77QS

Crown Lane North

CO77SF

Bromley Road

CO77WW

Tye Road

CO112QA

Barn Lane

CO112QB

Ardleigh Road

CO77JF

Frating Road

CO77AE

Bromley Road

CO77EL

Pauls Crescent

CO77FE

Kiln Road

CO77FG

Clacton Road

CO77FH

Clacton Road

CO77LD

Colchester Road

CO77PB

Colchester Road

CO77SU

Ardleigh Road

CO77UT

Park Road

CO77XL

School Road

CO77HA

Brightlingsea Road

CO77SJ

Bromley Road

CO77TQ

Chapel Croft

CO77TZ

Mary Lane North

CO77UQ

Harwich Road

CO77YP

Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

CO77GE

Colchester Road

CO77AG

Chapel Lane

CO77HU

Springhill Close

CO77NG

Morrow Lane

CO77PF

Dead Lane

CO77PR

Colchester Road

CO77SA

Springvalley Lane

CO77TS

Hall Road

CO77TU

Mary Lane North

CO77WA

Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

CO77XA

Carringtons Road

CO77YJ

Dale Close

CO49BN

Bray Close

CO77JJ

Frating Road

CO77UN

Chase Road East

CO77EE

Clacton Road

CO77FX

Hart's Lane

CO77HS

Broomfield Road

CO77YF

Flail Close

CO77DF

Broomfield Road

CO77GQ

Church Road

CO77NN

Old Ipswich Road

CO77PD

Colchester Road

CO77PG

Lodge Lane

CO77QB

Dedham Road

CO77YQ

Holly Way

CO43BF

Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

CO77AW

Church Road

CO77BN

Tye Road

CO77EN

Wheatlands

CO77JQ

Harwich Road

CO77NE

Waterhouse Lane

CO77NY

Colchester Road

CO77BG

Wivenhoe Road

CO49BG

Herbert Way

CO77AX

Alresford Road

CO77DB

Broomfield Road

CO77FZ

Ashmead Place

CO77PE

Colchester Road

CO77UB

Back Lane East

CO112PL

Bentley Road

CO49AU

Barfoot Drive

CO77JE

Back Lane West

CO77LX

Badliss Hall Lane

CO77NQ

Little Bromley Road

CO77RG

Wick Lane

CO77ST

Ardleigh Road

CO77SX

Ardleigh Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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