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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

CO77PP

Fox Street

CO77PW

Fox Street

CO77TY

Church Corner

CO77UL

Harwich Road

CO77UY

Pipistrelle Place

CO77EU

Broomfield Road

CO77FY

Fox Wood Chase

CO77RA

Crown Lane North

CO77SS

Park Road

CO77TD

Back Road

CO77TP

Hall Road

CO49AY

Dudley Road

CO77AH

Old School Lane

CO77GR

The Wickets

CO77JN

Frating Road

CO77PN

Fox Street

CO77QN

Willow Close

CO77RF

Wick Lane

CO77RN

Quinton Grange View

CO77XD

Briar Road

CO77EJ

Laurence Close

CO77GY

Barley Lane

CO77PT

Clover Way

CO77FD

Broomfield Road

CO77LZ

Hungerdown Lane

CO77TR

Hall Road

CO49BL

Jaggard Drive

CO77GX

Peter Potter Way

CO77QG

Malting Farm Lane

CO77SN

Bromley Road

CO77US

Hilliards Road

CO49AN

Ernest Fancy Lane

CO77EP

Keelars Lane

CO77LL

Dedham Road

CO77QJ

Ipswich Road

CO77QW

Turnpike Close

CO79JZ

Alresford Road

CO49AW

Barfoot Drive

CO77BB

Tye Road

CO77BE

Whitmore Terrace

CO77FW

Robinson Close

CO77GH

Hart Avenue

CO77LB

Harwich Road

CO77QE

Harts Lane

CO77JA

Hill Cottages

CO77QH

Harts Lane

CO77RP

Mary Warner Road

CO77RW

The Limes

CO77NU

Gernon Road

CO77QL

Old Ipswich Road

CO77AT

Church Road

CO77EH

Alfells Road

CO77HF

Rosa Road

CO77QD

Dead Lane

CO77SD

Spring Valley Lane

CO77XG

Pine Way

CO112PJ

Paynes Lane

CO77AS

Orchard Close

CO77DD

Clacton Road

CO77GT

Century Mews

CO77JW

Frating Road

CO49AX

Widgery Way

CO49TD

Ipswich Road

CO77BT

Bromley Road

CO77NB

Waterhouse Lane

CO77TG

Church View

CO77UF

Fairfield Close

CO78DE

Little Acre

CO112PY

Shop Road

CO77LN

Hunters Chase

CO77TL

Ardleigh Road

CO49AZ

Sanitsky Way

CO77ER

Alresford & Elmstead

CO77ES

Colchester Road

CO77LW

Hunters Chase

CO77TJ

Mary Lane North

CO77UJ

Chapel Lane

CO77YH

Lucerne Road

CO77GG

Morina Road

CO77LG

Dedham Road

CO77PL

Crown Lane South

CO77TE

Waterhouse Lane

CO77TX

Stone Road

CO77UA

Chase Road West

CO77XN

Poplar Close

CO77JT

Chapel Lane

CO77YE

Thatchers Drive

CO77BY

Bromley Road

CO77FN

Picotts Place

CO77SB

Spring Valley Lane

CO77BL

Chapel Lane

CO77FJ

Harwich Road

CO77GF

Baxter Chase

CO77NR

Colchester Road

CO77PS

Fox Street

CO77RR

Station Road

CO112PX

Shop Road

CO77JX

Field Mews

CO77LE

The Street

CO77RQ

Moorhouse Green

Data Sources

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