Postcode CO7 7AU is located in a rural hamlet, within the Alresford & Elmstead ward of Tendring in the East of England region, and forms part of the Elmstead Market & Ardleigh area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh is £58,549 per year. The nearest station is Wivenhoe located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Elmstead Market & Ardleigh has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,698 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Elmstead Market & Ardleigh has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elmstead Market & Ardleigh is £58,549 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from CO7 7AU.
Elmstead Market & Ardleigh near CO7 7AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wivenhoe located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £364,875 in Alresford & Elmstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £1,352,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £300,000 |
| Detached | 65 | £435,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £96,200 |
| Terraced | 12 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alresford & Elmstead
In the CO7 7AU postcode area, located within Elmstead Market & Ardleigh, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Elmstead Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Market Field School | Academy special converter | Good |
Annual council tax rates for Tendring district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CO7 7AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ann Wiggins
Alresford & Elmstead - Elected 4 May 2023
Gary Gordon Ian Scott
Alresford & Elmstead - Elected 4 May 2023
Bernard Jenkin
Harwich and North Essex - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.