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About

Althorne ward is situated in the Maldon district of Essex, encompassing the village of Althorne itself along with surrounding rural land. The area lies on the northern bank of the River Crouch, with its landscape characterised by agricultural fields and creek inlets. This riverside position has historically influenced its development. The ward includes the hamlet of Creeksea, which is connected by the local road network.

The community is served by Althorne railway station on the Crouch Valley Line, providing a direct link to London. Local facilities are centred on the village, including a primary school and a village hall. The area's geography is defined by its proximity to the tidal river, with sailing and boatyards being a notable aspect of its economy and leisure activities. Much of the surrounding land remains dedicated to farming.

Area overview

On average Althorne has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Althorne is £64,102 per year. There are 2 schools in Althorne: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Althorne is home to around 4,338 people, with a population density of about 115.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Althorne Population
4,338
Population density
115 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.82(-36%)
Other theft
4.61(-17%)
Vehicle crime
4.15(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.69(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.23(-72%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,107
94.72%
Other White
52
1.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
23
0.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.48%
Total population: 4,336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
895
23.94%
Level 4 qualifications or above
745
19.93%
Level 3 (A level)
646
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
598
16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
488
13.06%
Total 16+ residents: 3,738

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
921
50.38%
Owns with a mortgage
588
32.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
139
7.6%
Other social rented
116
6.35%
Other forms of private rent
43
2.35%
Total households: 1,828

Property prices in Althorne

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Althorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £1,335,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Althorne 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 Althorne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£480,000
Flats3£125,000
Semi-Detached9£371,500
Terraced4£298,750

10 years median price trend in Althorne

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

All postcodes in Althorne

CM36ED

Dairy Farm Road

CM36DH

Bridgemarsh Lane

CM36HW

Sunningdale Road

CM36JH

Burnham Road

CM36BH

Green Lane

CM36HE

Lower Burnham Road

CM36JS

The Street

CM36NQ

Buller Road

CM36AJ

Imperial Avenue

CM36AE

West Avenue

CM36DA

Chestnut Farm Drive

CM36GP

Elm Way

CM36UN

Snoreham Gardens

CM36UW

St Michaels Close

CM36DN

Highfield Rise

CM36LW

Farmhouse Walk

CM36EN

Southminster Road

CM36LA

Steeple Road

CM36UT

River View Terrace

CM96NS

Burnham Road

CM36HD

Rectory Lane

CM96PB

Main Road

CM96PS

Blind Lane

CM36AB

The Drive

CM36DT

Burnham Road

CM36GQ

Birch Row

CM36HA

Burnham Road

CM96PJ

New Hall Lane

CM36JU

Ludgrove

CM96PN

Mundon Road

CM36LG

Maldon Road

CM36TT

Imperial Avenue

CM36XR

The Street

CM36DQ

Bridgemarsh Lane

CM36AD

Katonia Avenue

CM36HH

Buchanan Way

CM36GS

Althorne

CM36AG

North Drive

CM36AW

Esplanade

CM36JZ

Lawling Cottages

CM36LL

Heritage Way

CM96PR

Blind Lane

CM36AH

Imperial Avenue

CM36BT

Burnham Road

CM36FN

Crouch Vale Court

CM36LB

Steeple Road

CM36XT

Beech Drive

CM36BU

Burnham Road

CM36LJ

Bridgemans Green

CM36DS

Burnham Road

CM96NZ

New Hall Lane

CM96PQ

Mundon Road

CM36DW

Oakwood Court

CM36BJ

Green Lane

CM36AF

West Avenue

CM36BZ

Fambridge Road

CM36YH

Southminster Road

CM36BP

Garden Close

CM36DR

Althorne

CM96NU

Main Road

CM36LF

Maldon Road

CM36DD

Central Avenue

CM36HF

Lower Burnham Road

CM36LQ

Cold Norton Road

CM36AR

Promenade

CM36GF

The Courtyard

CM36BL

Burnham Road

CM36BS

Summerdale

CM36JP

The Street

CM36AQ

Imperial Avenue

CM36DU

The Endway

CM36BY

Summerhill

CM36NT

Paddock Way

CM36XS

Willow Close

CM36XD

Elder Road

CM36AP

Marine Parade

CM36HJ

Granary Close

CM36DB

Fambridge Road

CM36DE

Central Avenue

CM36YJ

Springwood Close

CM36BQ

Green Lane

CM36EZ

Burnham Road

CM36AL

Esplanade

CM36LD

Steeple Road

CM36LE

Butterfield Chase

CM36JT

Ramsey Chase

CM96PL

Mundon Road

CM36DJ

Woodlands

CM36JR

The Street

CM96PA

Vicarage Lane

CM36DP

Burnham Road

CM36EY

Burnham Road

CM36UP

Austral Way

CM96PU

The Furze

CM36AT

George Cardnell Way

CM36GT

Bakersfield

CM36HG

Lower Burnham Road

CM36BX

Burnham Road

CM36LH

Meadow Way

CM36EU

Burnham Road

Data Sources

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