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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% 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. 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
57
Deprivation level
4/10
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
25.88(-17%)
Burglary
6.65(+139%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.3(-2%)
Other theft
4.9(-12%)
Public order
4.55(-13%)
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

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Yeldham area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Yeldham 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 Yeldham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£542,500
Flats1£87,500
Semi-Detached5£275,000
Terraced3£255,000

10 years median price trend in Yeldham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yeldham.

All postcodes in Yeldham

CO94DZ

The Causeway

CO94PS

Church Road

CO94PE

Cornish Hall End Road

CO94DT

Church Lane

CO94PU

Nuns Walk

CO94PX

Churchfields

CO94NZ

Chapel End Way

CO94QN

Butlers Way

CO94JF

Little Hyde Road

CO94LS

Yeldham Road

CO94NX

Chapel End Way

CO94EY

High Street

CO94JG

Tilbury Road

CO94PP

High Street

CO94HJ

Poole Street

CO94HX

Leather Lane

CO94NR

Church Road

CO94QA

North Road

CO94EE

Whitlock Drive

CO94HD

Toppesfield Road

CO94QD

North Road

CO94QP

Armstrong Way

CO94FE

Earle Green

CO94NB

Stambourne Road

CO94NG

Finchingfield Road

CO94QQ

Highfields

CO94JD

The Croft

CO94NP

Church Road

CO94DG

Stambourne Road

CO94NH

Finchingfield Road

CO94JB

Leather Lane

CO94PY

Churchfields

CO94HU

Bridge Street

CO94RG

Ridgewell Road

CO94EU

High Street

CO94HE

Toppesfield Road

CO94NT

Mill Road

CO94EB

Gainsford End Road

CO94FD

Oak Tree Gardens

CO94LZ

Carters Hill

CO94QE

Duncan Rise

CO94PT

Church Road

CO94EZ

High Street

CO94HZ

Leather Lane

CO94JE

Little Hyde Close

CO94HA

Poplar Close

CO94QL

Butlers Way

CO94EG

Gainsford End

CO94NE

Dyers End

CO94EX

High Street

CO94LX

Harrow Hill

CO94PD

Cornish Hall End Road

CO94QJ

Carleton Close

CO94EA

Gainsford End Road

CO94PG

Wesley End Road

CO94HG

Scotneys Lane

CO94HS

Hedingham Road

CO94PZ

Great Oak Court

CO94DW

Station View

CO94NQ

Finchingfield Road

CO94EF

Market Grove

CO94QS

Little Yeldham Road

CO94JA

Leather Lane

CO94RA

Stambourne Road

CO94HH

Cherry Lane

CO94HN

Poole Street

CO94DR

Church Lane

CO94HB

Toppesfield Road

CO94NJ

Finchingfield Road

CO94PR

Church Road

CO94RB

Stambourne Road

CO94JW

Goodchild Way

CO94EL

Yeldham

CO94ER

High Street

CO94HT

Goodchild Way

CO94ND

Yeldham Road

CO94QG

Highfields

CO94HP

Poole Street

CO94PQ

Church Road

CO94QH

Highfields

CO94DJ

The Street

CM74HG

Cornish Hall End Road

CO94DS

Church Lane

CO94DX

Camoise Close

CO94EN

Gainsford End

CO94ET

Baron Way

CO94EH

Gainsford End

CO94ED

Gainsford End

CO94EJ

Yeldham

CO94HY

Leather Lane

CO94JU

Little Hyde Road

CO94DQ

Park Lane

Data Sources

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