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About

Purleigh ward covers a rural expanse of western Maldon district, characterised by open farmland, scattered hamlets, and quiet country lanes. The landscape is dominated by arable fields and pockets of woodland, with the village of Purleigh itself situated on a ridge. This elevated position provides long views across the surrounding countryside towards the River Crouch estuary in the distance.

The area is primarily agricultural, with a dispersed population living in settlements like North End and Stow Maries. The historic church of All Saints in Purleigh, with its distinctive wooden spire, stands as a central landmark. Local life focuses on the village hall, the primary school, and the community-owned pub, which serves as a key social hub for the ward's residents.

Area overview

On average Purleigh has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Purleigh is £64,102 per year. There are 2 schools in Purleigh: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Purleigh is home to around 3,524 people, with a population density of about 86.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Purleigh Population
3,524
Population density
86.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.76(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.12(-51%)
Public order
2.55(-51%)
Drugs
1.7(-35%)
Vehicle crime
1.42(-69%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,339
94.78%
Other White
49
1.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.62%
Irish
22
0.62%
Indian
18
0.51%
Total population: 3,523

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
870
28.72%
Level 3 (A level)
519
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
516
17.04%
No qualifications
494
16.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
351
11.59%
Total 16+ residents: 3,029

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
659
47.86%
Owns with a mortgage
505
36.67%
Other social rented
89
6.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
81
5.88%
Other forms of private rent
35
2.54%
Total households: 1,377

Property prices in Purleigh

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Purleigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Purleigh 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 Purleigh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£690,000
Flats4£227,500
Semi-Detached9£410,000
Terraced1£325,000

10 years median price trend in Purleigh

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

All postcodes in Purleigh

CM36FQ

Greenvale

CM36SE

Hogwell Sidings

CM36RL

Hackmans Lane

CM36JW

Latchingdon Road

CM36RZ

The Street

CM36RW

Hackmans Lane

CM36SA

Woodham Road

CM36NZ

Callowood Croft

CM36JB

Latchingdon Road

CM36PN

Chelmsford Road

CM36RS

Stow Road

CM36FY

Anchor Way

CM36JQ

Cherry Blossom Lane

CM36PU

Mill Lane

CM36YR

Hainault Road

CM36FL

Buller Road

CM36TR

Walton Hall Lane

CM36LU

Church Road

CM36RG

Birchwood Road

CM36SP

Hawkins Close

CM36HT

Latchingdon Road

CM36PH

Hawthornes

CM36RY

The Street

CM96PF

Barons Lane

CM36HP

Cold Norton Road

CM36PF

Pump Lane

CM36YD

Manor Way

CM96NL

Fambridge Road

CM36GW

Hagg Hill

CM36HQ

Lower Burnham Road

CM36LR

Riverside Cottages

CM36JD

Victoria Road

CM36RH

Hackmans Lane

CM36RT

Honey Pot Lane

CM36RB

Marlpits Road

CM96NQ

Simmons Lane

CM36HS

Burnham Avenue

CM36QL

The Street

CM36RE

Hackmans Lane

CM36NR

Newport Avenue

CM36RQ

Chimney Pot Lane

CM36NS

Cold Norton Road

CM36JF

Crown Road

CM36JE

St Stephens Road

CM36QJ

The Street

CM96NH

Fambridge Road

CM36YG

Fambridge Chine

CM36NA

Fambridge Road

CM36SL

Church Lane

CM36FA

Osborne Close

CM36QR

Birchwood Road

CM36JA

Green Trees Avenue

CM36NB

Fambridge Road

CM36RD

Hackmans Lane

CM36UD

Thatchers Croft

CM36HY

Station Crescent

CM36QP

Chelmsford Road

CM36RJ

Hackmans Lane

CM36SB

Woodham Road

CM36HR

Latchingdon Road

CM36JG

Latchingdon Road

CM36LZ

The Avenue

CM36QG

Church Hill

CM36RA

Slough Lane

CM36JL

Clarke Rise

CM36NJ

Kitchener Road

CM36JJ

The Fairways

CM36PE

The Glebe

CM36QN

Chelmsford Road

CM36RP

Hackmans Lane

CM36SQ

Church Lane

CM36LY

Brabant Road

CM36RR

Stow Road

CM36PD

The Glebe

CM96NP

Burnham Road

CM36PT

Mill Hill

CM36SJ

Church Lane

CM36FR

The Links

CM36FW

Lordship Way

CM36PR

Birchwood Road

CM36ND

Stephenson Road

CM36NN

Fambridge Road

CM36QA

Howe Green Road

CM36FX

Blackwater Road

CM36NF

Franklin Road

CM36PW

Lodge Lane

CM36SD

Crows Lane

CM36FS

Hurndall Avenue

CM36NE

Station Approach

CM36SF

Hogwell Chase

CM36UA

Latchingdon Road

CM36PB

The Glebe

CM36FU

Trinity Road

CM36JN

Latchingdon Road

CM96NN

Roundbush Road

CM36LN

The Gables

CM96PG

Purleigh

CM36HZ

Ferris Avenue

CM36LX

Church Road

CM36PX

Howe Green Road

Data Sources

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