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Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton

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About

The Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton area lies within the Maldon district, characterised by a mix of agricultural land and residential settlement along the River Crouch estuary. The landscape is largely flat, dominated by farmland and creeks, with Mayland and Althorne situated close to the water. Althorne has a railway station providing a direct link to London, influencing its commuter profile. The area is primarily residential, with local services centred in the villages.

Cold Norton is positioned slightly inland, with a more rural character centred around its church and village hall. The area is known for its sailing clubs and boatyards along the Maylandsea front, utilising the estuary's access. A network of quiet, narrow lanes connects the settlements, passing through open fields. The Dengie Peninsula's expansive skies and coastal light define the broader setting here.

Area overview

On average Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton is £64,102 per year. There are 4 schools in Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton is home to around 10,389 people, with a population density of about 121.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton Population
10,389
Population density
121.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.61(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.37(-47%)
Other theft
3.08(-45%)
Vehicle crime
3.08(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.31(-80%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,865
94.99%
Other White
130
1.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
60
0.58%
Irish
53
0.51%
Indian
44
0.42%
Total population: 10,385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,045
23.11%
No qualifications
1,823
20.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,591
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,462
16.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,081
12.22%
Total 16+ residents: 8,848

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,010
47.82%
Owns with a mortgage
1,492
35.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
303
7.21%
Other social rented
264
6.28%
Other forms of private rent
99
2.36%
Total households: 4,203

Property prices in Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £1,335,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton 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 Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached86£553,750
Flats9£155,000
Semi-Detached30£360,750
Terraced6£317,500

10 years median price trend in Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton.

All postcodes in Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton

CM36RF

Birchwood Road

CM36DF

West Avenue

CM36JY

Lawlinge Road

CM36TE

Balmoral Road

Data Sources

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