Maldon District is located in Essex, in the East of England. It covers an area of approximately 358 square kilometres, bordered by the River Blackwater to the south and the River Chelmer to the north. The district includes the historic town of Maldon, known for its maritime heritage, as well as several rural villages and farmland. The landscape features a mix of coastal marshes, estuaries, and rolling countryside.
The area is home to around 65,000 residents, with Maldon serving as the main administrative and commercial centre. The district has a strong agricultural tradition, with farming playing a key role in the local economy. The coastline and rivers provide opportunities for boating and wildlife observation, while the Dengie Peninsula offers open spaces and nature reserves. Transport links include the A12 and A414 roads, connecting the district to Chelmsford and London.
Area overview
On average Maldon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Maldon is £46,229 per year. There are 22 schools in Maldon: 18 primary (2 Outstanding and 11 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).
Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Maldon Population
66,208
Population density
185 per km²
Demographics
British
62,268
94.04%
Other White
1,202
1.82%
Irish
439
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
328
0.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
232
0.35%
Total population: 66,211
Christian
32,796
49.53%
No religion
28,754
43.43%
Not answered
3,586
5.42%
Muslim
298
0.45%
Other religion
276
0.42%
Total population: 66,210
Level 4+ (Degree)
14,080
25.4%
No qualifications
10,674
19.26%
Level 3 (A level)
9,798
17.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8,920
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6,744
12.17%
Total 16+ residents: 55,428
Employed
30,705
55.4%
Retired
15,751
28.42%
Looking after home or family
2,571
4.64%
Student
1,696
3.06%
Long-term sick or disabled
1,593
2.87%
Total 16+ residents: 55,426
Housing
Owns outright
12,224
43.81%
Owns with a mortgage
9,034
32.38%
Other social rented
2,866
10.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
2,670
9.57%
Other forms of private rent
609
2.18%
Total households: 27,900
Detached
12,543
44.96%
Semi-detached
8,492
30.44%
Terraced
4,065
14.57%
Purpose-built flat
1,954
7%
Caravan/temporary
294
1.05%
Total households: 27,901
Property prices in Maldon
Based on 884 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Maldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £2,195,000.
