Anchorage Hill is in Maldon and in Maldon district. CM9 4LG is located in the Maldon North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maldon. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anchorage Hill, Maldon, CM9 4LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM9 4LF, CM9 4DB, CM9 5EH, CM9 4PZ, CM9 4QA, CM9 4QL, CM9 5GU, CM9 5EP, CM9 4FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM9 4LG is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 46.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 53.5% | 53.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.6% | 33% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 42.1% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 54.5% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 32.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 16.1% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 15.7% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 34.5% | -1.0% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.1% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.8% | 92.9% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 90.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 90.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchorage Hill was 557.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 602.7% higher than the Maldon East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Anchorage Hill has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Maldon East and the highest crime rate of 206 local areas in Maldon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 190.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Anchorage Hill, Maldon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,270,000 | 2024-04-02 | £1,357,827 |
| 3 Anchorage Hill, Maldon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2019-10-16 | £1,290,843 |
| 2 Anchorage Hill, Maldon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2014-02-07 | £1,511,379 |
| 2 Anchorage Hill, Maldon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2006-09-29 | £1,351,214 |
| 4 Anchorage Hill, Maldon, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £705,000 | 2001-02-08 | £2,409,368 |
CM9 4LG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM9 4LG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon London Road , CM9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Highlands Drive , CM9 6HY | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maldon Primary School Wantz Chase , CM9 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Viking Road , CM9 6JN | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybridge Primary School Rowan Drive , Heybridge CM9 4TU | 3out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plume School Fambridge Road , CM9 6AB | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maldon Court Preparatory School Silver Street , CM9 4QE | - not rated | 203 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybridge Co-Operative Academy The Street , Heybridge CM9 4NB | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luigi's Al Fresco | The Limes Guest House, 21 Market Hill | 152 yd | |
| The Driftwood Coffee House | Unit B And C, Wenlock Way | 196 yd | |
| Mrs Salisbury's Famous Tea Rooms | 63B High Street, Maldon | 204 yd | |
| Paparazzi | 69-71 High Street, Maldon | 208 yd | |
| Subway | 75B High Street, Maldon | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose And Crown | 109 High Street, Maldon | 209 yd | |
| Swan Hotel, Bar And Grill | Swan Inn, 73 High Street | 209 yd | |
| Oakhouse Bar Cafe | 35 High Street, Maldon | 245 yd | |
| Haus At The Muddy Duck | 1 Fullbridge, Maldon | 261 yd | |
| The Muddy Duck Maldon | 1 Fullbridge, Maldon | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusty Loaf | 101 High Street, Maldon | 208 yd | |
| McDonalds | Fullbridge, Maldon | 261 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Fullbridge | 312 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, Unit 2 | 312 yd | |
| Annies | 121 High Street, Maldon | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Fullbridge, Maldon | 261 yd | |
| Iceland | 62-66 High Street, Maldon | 295 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 40 - 42 High Street, Maldon | 295 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Station Road, Maldon | 316 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Blackwater Retail Park | 379 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snows Corner (Closed) | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Plume Academy FAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Maldon Primary School WANTZ CHASE | grass pitches | 667 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.