Town Pop. 2,050

Living in Elmstead Market: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elmstead Market comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 60/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Elmstead Market places 17th of 19 in the CO7 postcode district. The CO7 district averages 46/100, putting Elmstead Market 7 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Elmstead Market sits 46 points above the CO7 district figure of 39/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CO7 postcode district.

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Elmstead Market scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
118 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 125 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Harwich Road 52 crimes
  2. 2 School Road 34 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 19 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 35
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Elmstead Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good
  • Market Field SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital4 mi
Ipswich Hospital14.7 mi
Broomfield Hospital23.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryGreat Bentley Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity3,083 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
85
Full fibre (FTTP)77.2%
available across Tendring
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 75 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed2%Retired27.7%Student2.6%Other inactive11.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.6%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary24.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.2%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership82.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Tendring · 2026-27
A £1,513
B £1,766
C £2,018
D £2,270
E £2,774
F £3,279
G £3,783
H £4,540
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Alresford 1.8 mi
Wivenhoe 2.4 mi
Hythe (Colchester) 3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £355,000 21
Detached £423,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£277k £359k £442k £524k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Alresford 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Frating Green 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hare Green 29 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wivenhoe 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bromley Cross 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rowhedge 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
High Park Corner 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fox Street 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ardleigh 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Thorrington 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Bentley 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Foxash Estate 49 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elmstead Market a nice place to live?

Elmstead Market has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elmstead Market is 39/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Elmstead Market?

Elmstead Market has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 242 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elmstead Market?

Among the top-rated schools in Elmstead Market are Elmstead Primary School and Market Field School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Elmstead Market in total.

What are house prices like in Elmstead Market?

The current median house price in Elmstead Market is £355,000, around 25% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £423,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Elmstead Market

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