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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

CO77LU

Badliss Hall Lane

CO77XG

Pine Way

CO79JZ

Alresford Road

CO77GL

Norfolk Grove

CO77XE

Cherry Orchard

CO77NU

Gernon Road

CO77LT

Harwich Road

CO77SE

Bromley Road

CO77AJ

Hatchcroft Gardens

CO78DE

Little Acre

CO77FY

Fox Wood Chase

CO77SX

Frating Road

CO77NE

Waterhouse Lane

CO77JP

Brundells Road

CO77QW

Turnpike Close

CO77FG

Winterbourne Gardens

CO77TR

Hall Road

CO77QH

Harts Lane

CO77RX

Slough Lane

CO77SZ

Frating Road

CO77FL

Colchester Road

CO49AY

Dudley Road

CO77GR

The Wickets

CO77LL

Dedham Road

CO77NS

Colchester Road

CO77FE

Kiln Road

CO77PB

Colchester Road

CO77YB

Lucerne Road

CO77JB

Rectory Road

CO77EJ

Laurence Close

CO77BL

Chapel Lane

CO77UU

Badley Hall Road

CO77TF

Harlequin Way

CO77RY

Jubilee Lane

CO112QE

Chequers Road

CO77SL

Harwich Road

CO77BE

Whitmore Terrace

CO77JT

Chapel Lane

CO77JN

Frating Road

CO77XD

Briar Road

CO77NX

Colchester Road

CO77YH

Lucerne Road

CO77BT

Bromley Road

CO79JX

Alresford Road

CO77AP

Church Road

CO77TA

Briar Road

CO112PZ

Shop Road

CO77GJ

Vaughan Drive

CO77ER

Alresford & Elmstead

CO77AF

Bromley Road

CO77UB

Council Houses

CO77EA

Colchester Road

CO77PN

Fox Street

CO77UR

Chase Cottages

CO77SQ

Bromley Road

CO77GY

Barley Lane

CO77BB

Tye Road

CO77RR

Station Road

CO77EG

Colchester Road

CO77LG

Dedham Road

CO77WB

Brook Marsh Place

CO78SZ

Harwich Road

CO77AE

Bromley Road

CO77YZ

Elmcroft

CO77XH

Alresford & Elmstead

CO77HU

Springhill Close

CO77JR

Frating Road

CO77GX

Peter Potter Way

CO49BJ

Smith Way

CO77EX

School Road

CO112PS

Bentley Road

CO77TU

Mary Lane North

CO77QT

Plains Farm Close

CO77GZ

Tye Green

CO77GN

Little Paddocks

CO77TZ

Park Cottages

CO77SH

Bromley Road

CO77SB

Spring Valley Lane

CO77UG

Meadow Close

CO77BJ

Chapel Lane

CO77QD

Dead Lane

CO77AT

Church Road

CO49AU

Memorial Way

CO77UP

Chase Road East

CO77QG

Malting Farm Lane

CO112PX

Shop Road

CO77JL

Frating Road

CO77AD

Clacton Road

CO77BY

Bromley Road

CO77NN

Old Ipswich Road

CO77YP

Ardleigh & Little Bromley

CO77PG

Lodge Lane

CO77AA

Clacton Road

CO77DD

Clacton Road

CO77JX

Field Mews

CO77SF

Bromley Road

CO77TQ

Chapel Croft

CO77RW

The Limes

CO77DE

Clacton Road

CO77TE

Waterhouse Lane

Data Sources

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