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Elsenham & Henham

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About

Elsenham & Henham ward is situated in the northern part of Uttlesford district. The area encompasses the separate villages of Elsenham and Henham, along with surrounding farmland and smaller settlements like Molehill Green. The landscape is primarily rural, characterised by arable fields and pockets of woodland. The ward's eastern boundary is partly defined by the course of the River Stort.

Elsenham is notable for its railway station, providing a direct connection to London, which has influenced its development. Henham retains a more traditional village atmosphere centred on its church and green. The ward includes the grounds of Henham Park, a large private estate which hosts annual public events. Local governance is shared between the parish councils and Uttlesford District Council.

Area overview

On average Elsenham & Henham has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Elsenham & Henham is £71,426 per year. There are 2 schools in Elsenham & Henham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Elsenham & Henham is home to around 4,943 people, with a population density of about 244.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Elsenham & Henham Population
4,943
Population density
244.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.29(+119%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.22(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.86(-24%)
Vehicle crime
4.05(-11%)
Other theft
3.64(-35%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,376
88.49%
Other White
243
4.91%
Irish
63
1.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
43
0.87%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
28
0.57%
Total population: 4,945

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,346
34.07%
Level 3 (A level)
775
19.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
654
16.55%
No qualifications
472
11.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
409
10.35%
Total 16+ residents: 3,951

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
813
41.23%
Owns outright
684
34.69%
Other social rented
153
7.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
141
7.15%
Shared ownership
76
3.85%
Total households: 1,972

Property prices in Elsenham & Henham

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £450,500 in Elsenham & Henham area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £935,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Elsenham & Henham 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 Elsenham & Henham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached57£575,000
Flats5£150,500
Semi-Detached33£425,000
Terraced20£350,000

10 years median price trend in Elsenham & Henham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elsenham & Henham.

All postcodes in Elsenham & Henham

CM226BT

Pimblett Row

CM226JR

Gold Close

CM226AF

Vernons Close

CM226DR

Gaunts End

CM226JE

North Hall Road

CM226UN

Johnson Road

CM226AJ

Church Street

CM226DL

Corriander Drive

CM226TX

Sandford Road

CM226UD

Lower Mead Close

CM226DE

Park Road

CM226GS

Brook Springs Grove

CM226GX

Barley Way

CB113XR

Elsenham & Henham

CM226DJ

Henham Road

CM226AN

Church End

CM226LQ

Cranmore Close

CM226ZF

Daisy Close

CM226ZQ

Columbine View

CM226JL

Old Mead Road

CM226AE

Vernons Close

CM226ED

Robin Hood Road

CM226LT

Markwells

CM226UR

Smith Road

CM226EE

Robin Hood Road

CM226UG

Franklin Drive

CM226AQ

Carters Lane

CM226GW

Isabel Drive

CM226FP

Fieldview Close

CM226US

Unwin Close

CM226BD

Chickney Road

CM226EA

Fullers End

CM226GR

Dellows Close

CM226LG

Station Road

CM226ZJ

Primrose Gardens

CM226AW

Starr Road

CM226BE

Chickney Road

CM226ET

Saunders Close

CM226LU

The Croft

CM226ZU

Elsenham & Henham

CM226GA

Maple Close

CM226GU

Isabel Drive

CM226EL

Glebe End

CM226LE

Elm Close

CM226DY

Tye Green

CM226LS

Oziers

CM226BU

Blossom Hill Drive

CM226JD

North Hall Road

CM226DB

High Street

CM226YA

Woodley Place

CM226JG

Old Mead Road

CM226XT

Purcell Close

CM226DP

Church Lane

CM226UJ

Palmer Close

CM226EN

Haileswood Close

CM226ND

Walter Road

CM226ZR

Elsenham & Henham

CM226HD

Alsa Gardens

CM226XW

Turner Close

CM226JX

Golds Nurseries Business Park

CM226LP

Fourways

CM226UP

Smallwood Road

CM226AA

Mill Road

CM226ZN

Elsenham & Henham

CM226DX

Tye Green Road

CM226UF

Franklin Drive

CM226AH

Crow Street

CM226DH

Henham Road

CM226EH

Robin Hood Road

CM226GY

Fitchet Grove

CM226LH

Gilbey Cottages

CM226LL

Stansted Road

CM226LX

Hunters Court

CM226XU

Askew Close

CM226ZD

Bluebell Walk

CM226ZE

Lily Walk

CM226AR

High Street

CM226YB

Lankester Close

CM226BS

Sages

CM226AD

Mill Road

CM226BJ

Mill Road

CM226EB

Robin Hood Road

CM226PX

Elsenham & Henham

CM226LJ

Stansted Road

CM226UE

Cambridge Walk

CM226HE

New Road

CM226AP

Church Street

CM226JQ

Old Mead Road

CM226JS

Alsa Leys

CM226AY

Wood End Green

CM226DN

Hall Road

CM226HB

Alsa Gardens

CM226YF

Southfield Close

CM226DF

Park Road

CM226GB

Oak Drive

CM226HA

New Road

CM226JJ

Old Mead Lane

CM226UH

Aylett Close

CM226ZB

Crocus Drive

CM226ZS

Golden Miller Avenue

Data Sources

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