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Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Elmstead Market & Ardleigh Population

6,108

Population density

111.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,542

90.73%

Other White

183

Indian

0.98%

African

0.79%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.59%

Total population: 6,108

Economics

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

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

3.9%

Other social rented

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	80	£451,250	£339,750	£396,500	£627,500	£933,250
Flats	2	£235,500	£195,450	£213,250	£257,750	£275,550
Semi-Detached	23	£300,000	£180,913	£288,750	£337,500	£405,600
Terraced	9	£290,000	£153,250	£250,000	£312,000	£377,000

10 years median price trend in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

All postcodes in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh

CO77SE

Bromley Road

CO79JX

Alresford Road

CO77AF

Bromley Road

CO77DA

Clacton Road

CO77EG

Colchester Road

CO77JU

Furze Lane

CO77QR

Old Ipswich Road

CO77UH

Harwich Road

CO77AR

Church Road

CO77BQ

Wivenhoe Road

CO77ED

Colchester Road

CO77JR

Frating Road

CO77SY

Frating Road

CO77UX

Peace Cottages

CO77XB

Briar Road

CO77XT

Ardleigh & Little Bromley

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail