Audley End, Essex | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Audley End

Audley End is a large historic house located in the village of Audley End, in the county of Essex, England. The estate includes a grand Jacobean mansion, originally built in the early 17th century, and is now managed by English Heritage. The house features extensive gardens and parkland, offering visitors a glimpse into the architectural and social history of the period. The surrounding area is rural, with open fields and scattered woodland, typical of the Essex countryside.

The village itself is small and quiet, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. The nearest town is Saffron Walden, about 4 miles to the west, which provides local amenities and a market square. Audley End is easily accessible from major roads, including the A120, and is within a short drive of the M11 motorway. The postcode area is CO9, and the site is popular with those interested in history, architecture, and outdoor walks.

School Ratings in Audley End

Audley End is served by 29 schools. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Audley End

Property prices average £362K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £480K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Audley End

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Criminal damage & arson accounts for the highest share in Audley End, with 5 incidents logged in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Audley End

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Audley End falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Healthcare in Audley End

There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Audley End, the nearest being Hedingham Medical Centre (2.2 miles away).

Local Data for Audley End

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Property Prices 4,134 sales

Average Price £362K

£380 , £15.18M

Detached £480K 1,350

Semi £305K 1,286

Terraced £253K 912

Flat £160K 340

Schools & Education 29 within 5 miles View all schools

18 Primary

4 Secondary

7 Other

Good 10

Ofsted ratings for schools in the CO9 postcode area.

St Giles' Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 2.3 miles de Vere Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles Hedingham School and Sixth Form Secondary Good 2.7 miles Teaseldown School Not applicable 2.9 miles The Yellow House School Not applicable Good 3 miles St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham Primary 3.3 miles Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.3 miles St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh Primary Good 3.4 miles St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham Primary Good 3.6 miles St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead Primary 3.9 miles St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good 4 miles

Household Income in Audley End ONS 2023

The average total household income in Audley End is approximately £56,913 a year before tax, 3% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £41,044. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Audley End £56,913

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £41,044.

Businesses in Audley End ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,333 active businesses based in Audley End, around 48 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 19 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,333 Total businesses

48 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 92%

Small, 10-49 7%

Medium, 50-249 1%

Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Audley End IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Audley End in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation

6/10

Income

7/10

Employment

7/10

Education

5/10

Health

8/10

Housing

4/10

Living Environment

5/10

Children 0-15 18%

Working age 60%

Older 65+ 22%

4,922 Children (0-15) 18%

16,690 Working Age 60%

6,331 Older (65+) 23%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 24.6% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 12% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Audley End 34 crimes · May 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Audley End falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring town.

Violence & Sexual Offences 14

Criminal Damage & Arson 5

Anti-Social Behaviour 4

Other Theft 4

Drugs 3

Public Order 2

Bicycle Theft 1

Other Crime 1

Local Policing

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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Bures Train Station 4.6 miles

Chappel And Wakes Colne Train Station 7.4 miles

Braintree Train Station 9.8 miles

Braintree Freeport Train Station 9.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Gestingthorpe 0.6 miles Wickham St Paul 1.4 miles Belchamp Walter 1.9 miles Lucking Street 1.9 miles Rushley Green 2 miles Bulmer Tye 2 miles Hall Green 2 miles Long Gardens 2 miles Great Maplestead 2 miles Little Maplestead 2 miles Puttock End 2 miles Castle Hedingham 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Braintree

County Essex

Ward Halstead Trinity

Constituency Braintree

Parish Halstead

Region East of England

Home Ownership in Audley End

Of the 11,903 households in and around Audley End, 71% are owned, 15% are socially rented and 14% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 71% Social rented 15% Private rented 14%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Audley End.

Frequently Asked Questions about Audley End

What is the population of Audley End?

Audley End has a population of approximately 27,943 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Audley End?

The average property in and around Audley End sold for about £361,610, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 4% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Audley End a deprived area?

Audley End sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 6 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Audley End?

Audley End is covered by the CO9 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Audley End?

There are 29 schools within 5 miles of Audley End, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Audley End?

The nearest railway station to Audley End is Bures Train Station, about 4.6 miles away.

Streets in CO9 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Meadow 1 Abels Road 5 Acorn Avenue 1 Adams Court 3 Alderford Street 3 Alethea Farm Place 1 Alexandra Road 6 Allfrey Court 1 Apple Tree Close 1 Armstrong Way 1 Ash Rise 1 Ashen Road 1 Ashley Street 1 Ashlong Grove 2 Audley End 1 Babbs Court 1 Ball's Chase 3 Banbury Meadow 1 Bar Hall Lane 1 Baron Way 2 Bayley Street 3 Baythorne End 3 Beech Avenue 3 Beech Grove 1 Belchamp Road 3 Belle Vue Terrace 1 Bennetts Farm Road 1 Bentall Close 1 Beridge Road 8 Bewick Court 1

Postcodes in CO9 50 shown View all postcodes

CO9 1AA CO9 1AB CO9 1AD CO9 1AE CO9 1AF CO9 1AG CO9 1AH CO9 1AJ CO9 1AL CO9 1AN CO9 1AP CO9 1AQ CO9 1AR CO9 1AS CO9 1AT CO9 1AU CO9 1AW CO9 1AX CO9 1AY CO9 1AZ CO9 1BA CO9 1BB CO9 1BD CO9 1BE CO9 1BG CO9 1BH CO9 1BJ CO9 1BL CO9 1BN CO9 1BP CO9 1BQ CO9 1BS CO9 1BT CO9 1BU CO9 1BW CO9 1BX CO9 1BY CO9 1BZ CO9 1DA CO9 1DB CO9 1DD CO9 1DE CO9 1DF CO9 1DG CO9 1DH CO9 1DJ CO9 1DL CO9 1DN CO9 1DP CO9 1DQ

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