CM9 4BW is a safe, established residential area on Rowan Drive, 0.7km from Broad Street Green in Maldon. Administratively it sits within Heybridge East ward and the Maldon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, down 4.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM9 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00111171 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROWAN DRIVE, CM9 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWAN DRIVE, CM9 4BW.
303
40
£ 45,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM9 4BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM9 4BW is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM9 4BW. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
11 sales · Mean £ 293,272
Terraced
£ 250,000
9 sales · Mean £ 262,000
Detached
£ 252,000
1 sales · Mean £ 252,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM9 4BW has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Heybridge Primary School
Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Heybridge General Store0.6 km
- Paul's Express0.8 km
- Jacobs Farm0.7 km
- John Pocock0.6 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Le Bouchon Brasserie And Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Heybridge Inn0.8 km
- Maltsters Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Heybridge Swifts Football Club0.9 km
- Heybridge Tandoori0.7 km
- The Breakfast Bar Cafe0.7 km
- White Label Detroit Pizza0.7 km
- Bengal Tiger0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- East Of England Co-op0.2 km
- East Of England Co-Op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Causeway Street Food0.9 km
- Mei Kwong0.8 km
- New Inn0.7 km
- Paul's Plaice0.7 km
- The Best Kebab0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Witham7.8 km
- Hatfield Peverel8.2 km
- North Fambridge10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Road0.2 km
- Oak Road0.2 km
- Brewster House0.3 km
- Brewster House0.4 km
- Ash Grove0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM94BW · Data under Open Government Licence