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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 54 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
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
28.32(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.71(+5%)
Other theft
5.24(-6%)
Vehicle crime
3.93(-14%)
Public order
3.77(-28%)
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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £409,500 in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,750 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
Detached80£451,250
Flats2£235,500
Semi-Detached23£300,000
Terraced9£290,000

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

CO77ST

Park Road

CO77TW

Cedarcup Close

CO77WX

Mayfly Way

CO78SZ

Harwich Road

CO77AX

Elmstead Road

CO77FZ

Ashmead Place

CO77UB

Council Houses

CO49AU

Memorial Way

CO77SX

Frating Road

CO77TT

Hawker Place

CO77AQ

Old School Lane

CO77DZ

Colchester Road

CO77EX

School Road

CO77HX

Brook Street

CO77NJ

Colchester Road

CO77QT

Plains Farm Close

CO77RT

Station Road

CO77RY

Jubilee Lane

CO77UG

Meadow Close

CO77UU

Badley Hall Road

CO77AA

Clacton Road

CO77BJ

Chapel Lane

CO77FA

Parsons Hill

CO77QA

Dedham Road

CO77TN

Colchester Road

CO77WD

Carder Close

CO77AJ

Hatchcroft Gardens

CO77RB

Crown Lane North

CO77RU

Slough Lane

CO77SW

Redmason Road

CO112QE

Chequers Road

CO77AN

Old School Lane

CO77GS

Fielder Court

CO77PZ

Ingrams Piece

CO77RH

Dead Lane

CO77SP

Park Road

CO77SQ

Bromley Road

CO77XR

Powell Way

CO77GP

Pavilion View

CO77TF

Harlequin Way

CO77UW

Chase Road East

CO77YZ

Elmcroft

CO49BJ

Smith Way

CO77BD

Turnip Lodge Lane

CO77SL

Harwich Road

CO77XP

Queen Elizabeth Mews

CO77NW

St Marys Agnes Mews

CO77HR

Meadow Close

CO77NT

Aveline Road

CO112PR

Spratts Lane

CO77NF

Little Bromley Road

CO77PH

John De Bois Hill

CO112PZ

Shop Road

CO77AL

Johnson Drive

CO77DE

Clacton Road

CO77LT

Harwich Road

CO77RX

Slough Lane

CO77SG

Bromley Road

CO77XJ

Alresford & Elmstead

CO77TA

Briar Road

CO77FF

Grange Farm Close

CO77LU

Badliss Hall Lane

CO77PA

Colchester Road

CO77RE

Lodge Lane

CO77JL

Frating Road

CO77LA

Ardleigh Court

CO77LH

Rookery Chase

CO77LP

Coggeshall Road

CO77RD

Lodge Lane

CO77NA

Home Farm Lane

CO77GL

Norfolk Grove

CO77NX

Colchester Road

CO77TH

Beehive Way

CO77WL

Forge Court

CO77YB

Lucerne Road

CO77YG

Holly Way

CO112PP

Church Road

CO77BZ

Bromley Road

CO77SR

Park Road

CO77UE

Back Lane East

CO49WP

Ardleigh & Little Bromley

CO77QZ

Crown Lane North

CO77YA

Glebe Close

CO77JG

Harwich Road

CO77RS

Station Road

CO77YD

Harvest Way

CO77BA

Clacton Road

CO77BX

Bromley Road

CO77EW

Wheatlands

CO77NZ

Tilsit Place

CO49AL

Robert Cameron Mews

CO77AD

Clacton Road

CO77BH

Green Lane

CO77EA

Colchester Road

CO77PQ

Colchester Road

CO77QQ

Harts Lane

CO77UD

Mary Lane South

CO77UZ

Carringtons Road

CO77AU

Brook Cottages

CO77GZ

Tye Green

Data Sources

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