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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 44 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
44
Deprivation level
6/10
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
24.9(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.38(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.69(-68%)
Other theft
3.23(-41%)
Public order
3.23(-37%)
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 48 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Althorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £875,000.

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
Terraced5£285,000
Semi-Detached10£375,750
Flats1£125,000
Detached32£553,500

10 years median price trend in Althorne

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

All postcodes in Althorne

CM36BL

Burnham Road

CM36GP

Elm Way

CM36AD

Katonia Avenue

CM36HJ

Granary Close

CM36TT

Imperial Avenue

CM36YH

Southminster Road

CM36JR

The Street

CM96PB

Main Road

CM36DE

Central Avenue

CM36JU

Ludgrove

CM36BU

Burnham Road

CM36HD

Rectory Lane

CM36LW

Farmhouse Walk

CM36EX

Burnham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.