CM9 4AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Colchester Road, 0.8km from Broad Street Green in Maldon. Administratively it sits within Heybridge West ward and the Maldon constituency.
For families considering a move, CM9 4AL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £321k, up 13.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM9 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00111181 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLCHESTER ROAD, CM9 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLCHESTER ROAD, CM9 4AL.
359
47
£ 45,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM9 4AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CM9 4AL is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 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 up 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM9 4AL. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
9 sales · Mean £ 317,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM9 4AL has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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 Store0.4 km
- Paul's Express0.6 km
- Jacobs Farm0.7 km
- John Pocock0.4 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Le Bouchon Brasserie And Hotel0.7 km
- Hanson House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Heybridge Inn0.6 km
- Maltsters Arms0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Heybridge Tandoori0.5 km
- The Breakfast Bar Cafe0.5 km
- White Label Detroit Pizza0.5 km
- Bengal Tiger0.7 km
- Crispy Bacon Cafe0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- East Of England Co-op0.3 km
- East Of England Co-Op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Causeway Street Food0.7 km
- Mei Kwong0.6 km
- New Inn0.5 km
- Paul's Plaice0.5 km
- The Best Kebab0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Witham7.8 km
- Hatfield Peverel8.0 km
- North Fambridge10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Road0.0 km
- Oak Road0.0 km
- Brewster House0.2 km
- Brewster House0.2 km
- Ash Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM94AL · Data under Open Government Licence