Area Analysis Maldon, East of England

CM8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM8 postcode area.

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Population

35,451

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,417 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
workEmployment
7/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM8 combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£494k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £494k. Property prices are trending up 40.6% year-on-year.

home £494,822 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM8 is a postcode district in Maldon, East of England, covering 879 active and 308 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CM8 (11%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (8%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CM8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CM8 are around £494k, up 40.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CM8 at 238 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CM8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3601
Anti-social behaviour787
Criminal damage and arson722
Other theft697
Public order604

school Local Schools

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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils
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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils
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White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good100 pupils
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New Rickstones Academy

Good880 pupils
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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils
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Powers Hall Academy

Requires Improvement262 pupils
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Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement336 pupils
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Templars Academy

Good342 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Premier Templars
  • Holland And Barrett
  • Home Needs Express
  • Lidl
  • Locoespresso Ltd
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Crittall Athletic Social Club
  • Cross Keys
  • Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn
  • Little Elms PH
  • RAFA Club
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • AKA Restaurant & Lounge
  • Aramark At Aegon
  • Astare Restaurant
  • Bakehouse Express (Witham) LTD
  • Benton Hall Leisure Centre And Creche
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda
  • East Of England Co-op
  • East Of England Co-op
  • Iceland
  • Morrisons
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Bikash Takeaway
  • Buffalo Chicken
  • Churchill's
  • Cod Father
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 23 more