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About

Yeldham ward encompasses the villages of Great Yeldham and Little Yeldham in northwest Essex. The area is characterised by agricultural land and residential streets, with the River Colne forming part of its boundary. Local commerce centres on the High Street in Great Yeldham, which provides essential services for the community. The ward's landscape includes areas of open countryside typical of this part of the county.

The parish church of St. Andrew in Great Yeldham dates to the 14th century. The surrounding geography features gentle hills and fields, with several small tributaries feeding into the main river. Housing consists primarily of older properties alongside newer developments, reflecting gradual growth. The ward maintains a distinct separation from larger settlements, preserving its individual village character within the wider Braintree district.

Area overview

On average Yeldham has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 12% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Yeldham is £60,517 per year. The median sale price in Yeldham is £372,000 (around £351 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £283,750 and £425,500. There are 2 schools in Yeldham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Yeldham is home to around 2,859 people, with a population density of about 94.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Yeldham Population
2,859
Population density
94.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.58(-16%)
Burglary
6.65(+139%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.95(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.9(-58%)
Other theft
4.55(-17%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,692
94.16%
Other White
52
1.82%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.63%
Other
18
0.63%
Irish
15
0.52%
Total population: 2,859

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
603
25.44%
No qualifications
471
19.87%
Level 3 (A level)
412
17.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
368
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
298
12.57%
Total 16+ residents: 2,370

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
447
38.24%
Owns with a mortgage
415
35.5%
Other social rented
130
11.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
109
9.32%
Social rents from council
39
3.34%
Total households: 1,169

Property prices in Yeldham

Median price: £372,000
Price per sq ft: £351
Sales (last 12 months): 27
Typical range (middle 50%): £284K – £426K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £372,000 (about £351 per square foot) in Yeldham area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Yeldham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£422,500£346
Semi-Detached12£340,000£372
Terraced3£277,500£278
Flats2£195,000£342

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Yeldham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yeldham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£308,250£240,000£218,000
2017£365,000£265,000£220,000
2018£450,000£246,500£194,000
2019£377,500£275,000£190,000
2020£460,000£285,000£250,000
2021£430,745£312,498£235,250
2022£471,250£335,000£258,000
2023£550,000£360,000£266,750
2024£535,000£308,500£253,000
2025£439,000£287,500£260,100
2026£425,000£360,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yeldham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yeldham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£348£293£270
2017£273£295£306
2018£289£279£312
2019£299£316£338
2020£292£300£310
2021£318£340£252
2022£309£355£396
2023£369£383£299
2024£348£370£384
2025£355£302£359
2026£346£379£278
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yeldham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Yeldham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Braintree district.

Band A£1,520
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,027
Band D£2,280
Band E£2,787
Band F£3,294
Band G£3,801
Band H£4,561

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Yeldham ward.

Local councillors

Richard Michael van Dulken

Yeldham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Yeldham

Is Yeldham safe?

Yeldham records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Yeldham?

The median sale price in Yeldham is £372,000 (about £351 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Yeldham?

Yeldham has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Yeldham?

Yeldham scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Yeldham sits around rank 14,240 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Yeldham?

The average household income in Yeldham is around £60,517 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Yeldham?

Yeldham is represented by 1 elected councillor: Richard Michael van Dulken (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Yeldham

CO94PS

Church Road

CO94HZ

Leather Lane

CO94HN

Poole Street

CO94JW

Goodchild Way

CO94EY

High Street

CO94JB

Leather Lane

CO94EF

Market Grove

CO94QS

Little Yeldham Road

CO94EZ

High Street

CO94JE

Little Hyde Close

CO94JF

Little Hyde Road

CO94DX

Camoise Close

CO94DS

Church Lane

CO94LX

Harrow Hill

CO94FD

Oak Tree Gardens

CO94PZ

Great Oak Court

CO94DQ

Park Lane

CO94HB

Toppesfield Road

CO94EL

Yeldham

CO94RG

Ridgewell Road

CO94HY

Leather Lane

CO94NR

Church Road

CO94HE

Toppesfield Road

CO94QA

North Road

CO94NT

Mill Road

CO94QQ

Highfields

CO94LS

Yeldham Road

CO94HG

Scotneys Lane

CO94PG

Wesley End Road

CO94PY

Churchfields

CO94EH

Gainsford End

CO94NZ

Chapel End Way

CO94DG

Stambourne Road

CO94JA

Leather Lane

CM74HG

Cornish Hall End Road

CO94PD

Cornish Hall End Road

CO94NE

Dyers End

CO94NG

Finchingfield Road

CO94EJ

Yeldham

CO94HJ

Poole Street

CO94QL

Butlers Way

CO94EG

Gainsford End

CO94JU

Little Hyde Road

CO94NX

Chapel End Way

CO94HP

Poole Street

CO94ND

Yeldham Road

CO94QD

North Road

CO94RB

Stambourne Road

CO94EU

High Street

CO94QE

Duncan Rise

CO94ET

Baron Way

CO94NB

Stambourne Road

CO94DT

Church Lane

CO94EA

Gainsford End Road

CO94PT

Church Road

CO94HS

Hedingham Road

CO94DJ

The Street

CO94EN

Gainsford End

CO94DR

Church Lane

CO94PX

Churchfields

CO94HU

Bridge Street

CO94HH

Cherry Lane

CO94QN

Butlers Way

CO94PU

Nuns Walk

CO94QG

Highfields

CO94NH

Finchingfield Road

CO94DZ

The Causeway

CO94QJ

Carleton Close

CO94JD

The Croft

CO94PQ

Church Road

CO94PE

Cornish Hall End Road

CO94NQ

Finchingfield Road

CO94EX

High Street

CO94LZ

Carters Hill

CO94EE

Whitlock Drive

CO94ED

Gainsford End

CO94FE

Earle Green

CO94HX

Leather Lane

CO94PR

Church Road

CO94RA

Stambourne Road

CO94QH

Highfields

CO94QP

Armstrong Way

CO94PP

High Street

CO94JG

Tilbury Road

CO94HT

Goodchild Way

CO94DW

Station View

CO94NP

Church Road

CO94NJ

Finchingfield Road

CO94HD

Toppesfield Road

CO94ER

High Street

CO94HA

Poplar Close

CO94EB

Gainsford End Road