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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 41 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
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

Violence and sexual offences
23.47(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.04(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.65(-27%)
Vehicle crime
3.64(-17%)
Public order
3.24(-37%)
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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £449,995 in Elsenham & Henham area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £1,290,000.

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
Flats6£158,750
Semi-Detached31£425,000
Detached63£560,000
Terraced21£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

CM226UG

Franklin Drive

CM226UN

Johnson Road

CM226AP

Church Street

CM226LZ

Station Road

CM226JR

Gold Close

CM226JP

Jenkins Drive

CM226BB

Chickney Road

CM226EJ

Elsenham & Henham

CM226LJ

Stansted Road

CM226EH

Robin Hood Road

CM226UE

Cambridge Walk

CM226AH

Crow Street

CM226LU

The Croft

CM226HD

Alsa Gardens

CM226DF

Park Road

CM226BJ

Mill Road

CM226AS

High Street

CM226ZF

Daisy Close

CM226BT

Pimblett Row

CM226BW

Blossom Place

CM226JF

Sapling Close

CM226GY

Fitchet Grove

CM226AN

Church End

CM226ZJ

Primrose Gardens

CM226GB

Oak Drive

CM226LP

Fourways

CM226JJ

Old Mead Lane

CM226AJ

Church Street

CM226PP

The Chase

CM226JL

Old Mead Road

CM226DN

Hall Road

CM226EP

Paget Court

CM226LE

Elm Close

CM226TY

Clayden Drive

CM226ZS

Golden Miller Avenue

CM226FL

Hall Road

CM226AZ

Wood End Green

CM226UT

Powter Close

CM226LX

Hunters Court

CM226YF

Southfield Close

CM226TF

Rush Lane

CM226ZP

Buttercup Close

CB113XR

Elsenham & Henham

CM226AR

High Street

CM226BP

School Lane

CM226AB

Mill Road

CM226AY

Wood End Green

CM226DR

Gaunts End

CM226DH

Henham Road

CM226DY

Tye Green

CM226JQ

Old Mead Road

CM226EZ

Spencer Close

CM226ZU

Cheltenham Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.