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.
CM9 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM9 4BU.
333
45
£ 45,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy
Heybridge Primary School
Maldon Primary School
Plume School
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon
All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Le Bouchon Brasserie And Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge Maldon0.7 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CM94BU · Data under Open Government Licence