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About

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 £46,228 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

Ethnic groups

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

Housing

Housing tenure

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

Property prices in Maldon

Based on 927 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Maldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £2,195,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Maldon 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 Maldon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached426£507,500
Flats60£174,750
Semi-Detached280£345,000
Terraced161£290,000

10 years median price trend in Maldon

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

All wards in Maldon

Althorne

Burnham-on-Crouch North

Burnham-on-Crouch South

Great Totham

Heybridge East

Heybridge West

Maldon East

Maldon North

Maldon South

Maldon West

Mayland

Purleigh

Southminster

Tillingham

Tollesbury

Tolleshunt D'Arcy

Wickham Bishops and Woodham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.