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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
4/10
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
27.16(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.61(-52%)
Public order
5.27(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.71(-26%)
Drugs
3.37(+17%)
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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Heybridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £725,000.

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
Detached43£477,000
Flats6£190,000
Semi-Detached31£340,050
Terraced35£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

CM94BN

Broad Street Green Road

CM94AJ

Stock Chase

CM94PF

Battle Rise

CM94DD

The Street

CM94AN

Colchester Road

CM94BD

Scylla Close

CM94SA

Goldhanger Road

CM94DJ

St Andrews Way

CM94LP

Anchor Lane

CM94AP

Towers Road

CM94UP

Rainbow Mews

CM94RJ

Basin Road

CM94NJ

Hall Road

CM94EF

Blossom Row

CM94LT

The Square

CM94TJ

Lapwing Drive

CM94SQ

Holloway Road

CM94RS

Basin Road

CM94YY

Coopers Avenue

CM94TZ

Hunt Avenue

CM94AH

Heywood Way

CM94XB

The Street Industrial Estate

CM94PU

Stebbens Way

CM94AZ

Sycamore Road

CM94DF

River Ebro Road

CM94DT

Lewis Way

CM94RN

Basin Road

CM94TG

Elizabeth Way

CM94PG

Acorn Close

CM94SR

Langford Road

CM94SP

Langford Road

CM94RG

Basin Road

CM94FB

Hazelwood Court

CM94YA

Heron Way

CM94ER

Benbridge Industrial Estate

CM94YX

Coopers Avenue

CM94AL

Colchester Road

CM94QX

Goldhanger Road

CM94NB

The Street

CM94RZ

St Georges Close

CM94EA

Mayflower Street

CM94QP

Saltcote Maltings

CM94UY

Colchester Road

CM94XP

The Square

CM94TD

Chelmer Lane

CM94LU

Bridge Terrace

CM94TL

Doubleday Drive

CM94PA

Freshwater Crescent

CM94UU

Long Common

CM94PS

Harvest Way

CM94UB

Hillary Close

CM94YT

Lawling Avenue

CM94NS

Fir Tree Walk

CM94BW

Rowan Drive

CM98PD

Broad Street Green Road

CM94BJ

Heywood Way

CM94GD

The Street

CM94SN

Crescent Road

CM94QH

Rennie Walk

CM94PW

Roman Close

CM94DA

Oyster Mews

CM94YW

Southey Close

CM94UL

Crescent Court

CM94DG

Waring Avenue

CM94TR

Hunt Avenue

CM94AR

Glebe Road

CM94NL

Navigation Cottages

CM94TS

Larch Walk

CM94TU

Rowan Drive

CM94DE

Swifts Boulevard

CM94NU

Romanhurst

CM94AB

Stock Chase

CM94DZ

Heybridge West

CM94RU

Hunt Avenue

CM94BH

Heywood Way

CM98UH

The Chase

CM94SL

Beeches Road

CM94QS

Goldhanger Road

CM94EB

Heybridge West

CM94BA

Chestnut Avenue

CM94RQ

Basin Road

CM94EJ

Regency Court

CM94NA

The Roothings

CM98FJ

Scraley Road

CM94UJ

Lake Mead

CM94UD

Wagtail Drive

CM94US

Long Common

CM94NG

Hall Road

CM94WF

Langford Meads

CM94ED

Stock Chase

CM94PH

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Data Sources

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