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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

CO77HA

Broad Lanes

CO77LE

The Street

CO77EN

Oatlands

CO77UQ

Ash Grove

CO77AS

Orchard Close

CO77NA

Home Farm Lane

CO77TD

Back Road

CO77AL

Johnson Drive

CO77TB

Briar Road

CO77JJ

Boulton Cottages

CO77WW

Lancaster Way

CO77TP

Hall Road

CO77JA

Hill Cottages

CO77RG

Wick Lane

CO77PD

Green Lane

CO77RF

Wick Lane

Data Sources

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