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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

CO77SP

Park Road

CO77LD

The Street

CO77PE

Green Lane

CO77UN

Chase Road East

CO77GQ

Boundary End

CO77LS

Harwich Road

CO77JG

Harwich Road

CO77HS

Linum Road

CO77WX

Mayfly Way

CO77HZ

St Georges Close

CO77JU

Furze Lane

CO77DB

Clacton Road

CO77AH

Old School Lane

CO77XA

Carringtons Road

CO77XJ

Alresford & Elmstead

CO77FD

Broomfield Road

CO77YA

Glebe Close

CO77XP

Queen Elizabeth Mews

CO77BH

Green Lane

CO77LW

Hunters Chase

CO49TD

Ipswich Road

CO77TT

Hawker Place

CO77UL

Harwich Road

CO77RT

Station Road

CO77RP

Mary Warner Road

CO77SS

Park Road

CO77XN

Poplar Close

CO77FP

Carlina Close

CO77SR

Park Road

CO77BA

Clacton Road

CO112PL

Bentley Road

CO49AL

Robert Cameron Mews

CO77PZ

Ingrams Piece

CO77FN

Picotts Place

CO77UF

Fairfield Close

CO77UJ

Chapel Lane

CO77RQ

Moorhouse Green

CO77UH

Harwich Road

CO77RH

Dead Lane

CO77LX

Badliss Hall Lane

CO77DA

Clacton Road

CO77GW

Oak Tree Place

CO77TG

Church View

CO77UX

Peace Cottages

CO77RD

Lodge Lane

CO49BN

Bray Close

CO77RU

Slough Lane

CO77GT

Century Mews

CO77TY

Church Corner

CO77HX

Brook Street

CO77WL

Forge Court

CO77QR

Old Ipswich Road

CO77UA

Chase Road West

CO77HF

Rosa Road

CO77JS

Frating Road

CO77YD

Harvest Way

CO77LB

Harwich Road

CO77AN

Old School Lane

CO77BQ

Wivenhoe Road

CO112PJ

Paynes Lane

CO77DF

Clacton Road

CO43BF

Mill View

CO77NT

Aveline Road

CO77QS

Old Ipswich Road

CO77RN

Quinton Grange View

CO77JQ

Harwich Road

CO77QA

Dedham Road

CO77LP

Coggeshall Road

CO77QU

Plains Farm Close

CO112PP

Church Road

CO77RE

Lodge Lane

CO77EE

Colchester Road

CO77EU

Broomfield Road

CO77QJ

Ipswich Road

CO77NJ

Colchester Road

CO77DZ

Colchester Road

CO77BD

Turnip Lodge Lane

CO77LR

Coggeshall Road

CO77QQ

Harts Lane

CO49BH

Cheeseman Drive

CO77TS

Hall Road

CO77NQ

Little Bromley Road

CO77AW

Church Road

CO77ET

School Road

CO77FA

Parsons Hill

CO49BG

Herbert Way

CO77PP

Fox Street

CO77UW

Chase Road East

CO77AR

Church Road

CO77XB

Briar Road

CO77QB

Dedham Road

CO77EP

Keelars Lane

CO77XL

Chestnut Close

CO77GE

Tolley Court

CO77BU

Bromley Road

CO77EL

Pauls Crescent

CO77XT

Ardleigh & Little Bromley

CO112QA

Ardleigh Road

CO77PF

Dead Lane

CO77ST

Park Road

Data Sources

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