Postcode Analysis Maldon, East of England

CM9 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM9 4BU.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM9 4BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CM9 4BU is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM9 4BU is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from The Hythe in Maldon. Administratively it sits within Heybridge East ward and the Maldon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM9 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00180488 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM9 4BU. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

CM9 4BU has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy

Requires Improvement23 pupils0.5 km
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Heybridge Primary School

Good427 pupils0.8 km
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Maldon Primary School

Inadequate212 pupils1.1 km
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Plume School

Good1727 pupils1.3 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good313 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Heybridge General Store0.5 km
  • Paul's Express0.5 km
  • Poundstretcher1.0 km
  • Jacobs Farm0.5 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Le Bouchon Brasserie And Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge Maldon0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Black Rabbit0.9 km
  • Farmers Yard0.9 km
  • Heybridge Inn0.5 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.9 km
  • The Queens Head0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Combined Military Services Museum0.7 km
  • Crystal Cafe0.9 km
  • Heybridge Tandoori0.5 km
  • Sophie's Kitchen1.0 km
  • The Breakfast Bar Cafe0.5 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • East Of England Co-op0.7 km
  • East Of England Co-Op0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Causeway Street Food0.6 km
  • Mei Kwong0.5 km
  • Moonlight Balti Express0.9 km
  • New Inn0.5 km
  • Paul's Plaice0.5 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield Peverel8.3 km
  • Witham8.4 km
  • North Fambridge9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Goldhanger Road0.4 km
  • Goldhanger Road0.4 km
  • Bentalls Shopping Centre0.4 km
  • Bentalls Shopping Centre0.4 km