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About

Heybridge sits on the tidal edge of the Blackwater Estuary within the Maldon district of Essex. The area includes a village centre, stretches of housing, and the waterside settlement at Heybridge Basin. The Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation runs into the estuary here, and the working sea lock at Heybridge Basin regulates passage between the inland channel and the tidal river. Moorings, slipways and a towpath follow the navigation, and the adjacent salt marshes and mudflats are part of the estuarine landscape that shapes local patterns of access and land use. Shops, pubs and community facilities are arranged along the main roads serving residents.

Housing ranges from older terraces and cottages to post‑war housing estates, with local green spaces and allotments providing open ground. Flood defences and the estuary wall form a visible edge between settlement and marsh. Recreational uses concentrate on the Basin and the navigation: leisure craft, angling and waterside walking are common, and the lock operations are a daily reminder of the area’s connection to both inland waterways and the tidal Blackwater.

Area overview

On average Heybridge has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heybridge is £59,097 per year. There are 2 schools in Heybridge: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heybridge is home to around 8,910 people, with a population density of about 1,298.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heybridge Population
8,910
Population density
1,298.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.38(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.5(-52%)
Public order
5.16(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.7(-42%)
Other theft
3.14(-44%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,399
94.29%
Other White
185
2.08%
Irish
51
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
49
0.55%
Other Asian
31
0.35%
Total population: 8,908

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,745
23.96%
No qualifications
1,359
18.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,342
18.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,214
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
921
12.65%
Total 16+ residents: 7,282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,383
37.56%
Owns with a mortgage
1,357
36.85%
Other social rented
475
12.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
312
8.47%
Other forms of private rent
68
1.85%
Total households: 3,682

Property prices in Heybridge

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Heybridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,500 up to £754,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heybridge 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 Heybridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£466,250
Flats4£181,500
Semi-Detached35£345,000
Terraced34£295,000

10 years median price trend in Heybridge

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

All postcodes in Heybridge

CM94RU

Hunt Avenue

CM94TR

Hunt Avenue

CM94UF

Kingfisher Close

CM94AD

Stock Chase

CM94NW

Holloway Road

CM94QN

Hadrians Way

CM94YX

Coopers Avenue

CM94DX

Miller Grove

CM94NH

Hall Road

CM94NS

Fir Tree Walk

CM94PS

Harvest Way

CM94NR

Cedar Chase

CM94BD

Scylla Close

CM94TL

Doubleday Drive

CM94YL

Steeple Close

CM94QY

Wharf Road

CM94SN

Crescent Road

CM94AL

Colchester Road

CM94DN

Heybridge Woods View

CM94EE

Heybridge West

CM94RA

Goldhanger Road

CM94RJ

Basin Road

CM94SG

Holloway Road

CM94UA

Hillary Close

CM94PX

Temple Way

CM94PH

Northey View

CM94SR

Langford Road

CM94YD

Lawling Avenue

CM94UN

The Orchard

CM94RQ

Basin Road

CM94TD

Chelmer Lane

CM94AN

Colchester Road

CM94QW

Harold Rise

CM94DF

River Ebro Road

CM94QG

Creasen Butt Close

CM94RT

Maritime Avenue

CM94AH

Heywood Way

CM94BN

Broad Street Green Road

CM94DJ

St Andrews Way

CM94RW

Basin Road

CM94SA

Goldhanger Road

CM94PB

Coates Close

CM94BU

Battle Rise

CM94PQ

Samian Close

CM94TE

Holloway Road

CM94TT

Willow Walk

CM94TW

Avocet Way

CM94TX

Everest Way

CM94UB

Hillary Close

CM98UH

The Chase

CM94AJ

Stock Chase

CM94UD

Wagtail Drive

CM94LU

Bridge Terrace

CM94LZ

Springfield Cottages

CM94NY

Romanhurst

CM94YP

Wagtail Drive

CM94BJ

Heywood Way

CM94PD

Hall Bridge Rise

CM94SD

Basin Road

CM94LT

The Square

CM94RY

Basin Road

CM94RN

Basin Road

CM94QT

Drapers Chase

CM94RS

Basin Road

CM94AP

Towers Road

CM94BQ

Woodfield Cottages

CM94EA

Mayflower Street

CM94QU

Goldhanger Road

CM94SF

The Stiles

CM94LP

Anchor Lane

CM94XP

The Square

CM94PL

Emperor Close

CM94YU

Limbourne Drive

CM94UL

Crescent Court

CM94YN

Thirslet Drive

CM94BE

Broad Street Green Road

CM94AG

Dunlin Close

CM94BH

Heywood Way

CM94NU

Romanhurst

CM94RZ

St Georges Close

CM94SE

The Colliers

CM94TN

Kittiwake Drive

CM94UR

Ten Acre Approach

CM94NP

Navigation Place

CM94BB

Ash Grove

CM98PD

Broad Street Green Road

CM94RX

Lock Hill

CM94DG

Waring Avenue

CM94PF

Battle Rise

CM94UE

Redshank Drive

CM94YZ

Ramsey Close

Data Sources

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