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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

CM226AX

Wrights Piece

CM226AZ

Wood End Green

CM226AL

Church Street

CM226DA

High Street

CM226FF

Hall Road

CM226LR

De Mandeville Road

CM226BA

Wood End Green

CM226BB

Chickney Road

CM226AU

Hall Close

CM226BW

Blossom Place

CM226DW

Olive Court

CM226EG

Mill Close

CM226LB

Ridley Gardens

CM226UL

Bailey Close

CM226BP

School Lane

CM226JF

Sapling Close

CM226YQ

Old Mead Road

CM226LA

Station Road

CM226DU

Fullers End

CM226EF

Robin Hood Road

CM226FJ

Orchard Crescent

CM226YE

Isabel Drive

CM226TF

Rush Lane

CM226UT

Powter Close

CM226BZ

Woodland View

CM226JP

Jenkins Drive

CM226LZ

Station Road

CM226DS

Green Street

CM226EJ

Elsenham & Henham

CM226EZ

Spencer Close

CM226PP

The Chase

CM226JH

Old Mead Lane

CM226UU

Sant Road

CM226EP

Paget Court

CM226AB

Mill Road

CM226DD

High Street

CM226DQ

Hailes Wood

CM226EY

Maytree Gardens

CM226BG

Chickney Road

CM226BY

Leigh Drive

CM226DG

The Cross

CM226YD

Maitland Close

CM226AS

High Street

CM226DZ

Tye Green

CM226FL

Hall Road

CM226LD

Broom Farm Road

CM226TY

Clayden Drive

CM226UQ

Robinson Street

CM226AG

Crow Street

CM226AT

The Row

CM226EQ

The Glebe

CM226ZL

Honeysuckle Walk

CM226ZP

Elsenham & Henham

Data Sources

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