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Elsenham & Henham

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About

Elsenham & Henham ward is located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, covering the villages of Elsenham and Henham. The area is primarily rural, with a mix of farmland, woodland, and residential areas. Elsenham has a railway station providing direct links to London and Cambridge, making it a commuter-friendly location. The ward also includes smaller settlements like Molehill Green and Pledgdon Green, which contribute to its quiet, village atmosphere.

Local amenities include primary schools, village halls, and a few shops and pubs serving the community. The surrounding countryside offers walking trails and open spaces, such as Hatfield Forest, a nearby National Trust site. The ward has a mix of older properties and newer developments, reflecting gradual growth while retaining its rural character. Public transport and road connections provide access to larger towns like Bishop’s Stortford and Saffron Walden.

Area overview

On average Elsenham & Henham has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Elsenham & Henham is £58,800 per year. There are 2 schools in Elsenham & Henham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Elsenham & Henham area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £967,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached63£575,000
Flats5£161,000
Semi-Detached25£425,000
Terraced16£350,000

10 years price trend in Elsenham & Henham

All postcodes in Elsenham & Henham

CM226AX

Wright's Piece

CM226AZ

Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham

CM226DA

Glebe End

CM226FF

Hall Road

CM226LR

De Mandeville Road

CM226DW

Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham

CM226BA

High Street

CM226BB

Chickney Road

CM226EG

Mill Close

CM226LB

Orchard Crescent

CM226UL

Bailey Close

CM226AU

Hall Close

CM226BP

School Lane

CM226BW

Blossom Place

CM226JF

Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham

CM226YQ

Old Mead Road

CM226LA

Ridley Gardens

CM226DU

Tye Green Road

CM226UT

Powter Close

CM226YE

Barley Way

CM226EF

Robin Hood Road

CM226FJ

Orchard Crescent

CM226TF

Rush Lane

CM226BZ

Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham

CM226JP

Gold Close

CM226LZ

Station Road

CM226DS

Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham

CM226PP

Church Street

CM226EJ

Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham

CM226EZ

Spencer Close

CM226JH

Old Mead Lane

CM226UU

Purcell Close

CM226AB

Mill Road

CM226DD

High Street

CM226DQ

Hailes Wood

CM226EP

Paget Court

CM226EY

Gold Close

CM226TY

Clayden Drive

CM226AS

Chickney Road

CM226BG

Chickney Road

CM226BY

Leigh Drive

CM226DG

Hall Road

CM226DZ

Tye Green Road

CM226FL

Hall Road

CM226LD

Broom Farm Road

CM226UQ

Stansted Road

CM226YD

Chickney Road

CM226AG

Crow Street

CM226AT

Starr Road

CM226EQ

Mill Close

CM226ZL

Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.