Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4QA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM9 4QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.8%	51.6%	-0.2%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.2%	48.4%	0.2%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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	18.2%	26.1%	7.9%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	50.6%	41.6%	-9.0%	44.2%	-2.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	5.3%	3.5%	-1.8%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	11.7%	18.3%	6.6%	9.1%	9.2%
Widowed	14.2%	9.7%	-4.5%	6.1%	3.6%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39%	34.9%	-4.1%	48.4%	-13.5%
Good health	34.6%	44.2%	9.6%	33.6%	10.6%
Fair health	19.5%	14%	-5.5%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	4.8%	6.8%	2.0%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.8%	16%	-3.8%	18.2%	-2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	10.9%	-3.3%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.1%	12.9%	0.8%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	2%	6.3%	4.3%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	18%	9.5%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	38.9%	31.6%	-7.3%	33.8%	-2.2%
Other	4.5%	4.3%	-0.2%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.1%	0.7%
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	98.2%	93.9%	-4.3%	81.4%	12.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% 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	91.2%	92.1%	0.9%	83.2%	8.9%
European Union	2.9%	0.7%	-2.2%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	5.4%	3.6%	5.6%	-0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.4%	91.4%	1.0%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	1.1%	7.2%	6.1%	9.8%	-2.6%
5-10 Years	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	7%	1.1%	-5.9%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.6%	76.7%	12.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	9.3%	13.5%	-4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.1%	37.2%	0.9%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Other religion	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Market Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Hill was 136.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% higher than the Maldon East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Market Hill has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Maldon East and the 11th highest crime rate of 206 local areas in Maldon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in CM9 4QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Market Hill are based on 87 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Maldon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM9 4QA

Average Price
£356,354

Semi-Detached
£453,762

Terraced
£460,217

Detached
£484,202

Flats/Maisonettes
£197,935

Other
£255,374

Estimated Average Property Prices for Market Hill

Average Price
£423,868

Semi-Detached
£537,872

Terraced
£504,078

Detached
£585,761

Flats/Maisonettes
£207,300

Other
£303,518

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Market HillStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 Market Hill, Maldon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-08-18	£256,416
41 Market Hill, Maldon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£165,000	2025-07-16	£161,512
34 Market Hill, Maldon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£635,000	2023-11-17	£649,659
67 Market Hill, Maldon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£520,000	2022-09-02	£516,293
39 Market Hill, Maldon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2022-07-14	£167,580

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM9 4QA

Employment

CM9 4QA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CM9 4QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	78
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	24
Other	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Education	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	13
Manufacturing	11
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	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	370 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	706 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maldon Primary School Wantz Chase , CM9 5DQ	3out of 4	923 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wentworth Primary School Viking Road , CM9 6JN	3out of 4	1,494 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heybridge Primary School Rowan Drive , Heybridge CM9 4TU	3out of 4	1,906 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Plume School Fambridge Road , CM9 6AB	3out of 4	617 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maldon Court Preparatory School Silver Street , CM9 4QE	- not rated	218 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heybridge Co-Operative Academy The Street , Heybridge CM9 4NB	4out of 4	1,238 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Luigi's Al Fresco	The Limes Guest House, 21 Market Hill	209 yd
Old Ironworks Gym	Second Floor, The Old Ironworks	211 yd
Tesco Family Dining Limited	Tesco, Fullbridge	211 yd
Salero Lounge	43 - 45 High Street, Maldon	282 yd
The Gnome Cafe	41 High Street, Maldon	282 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Haus At The Muddy Duck	1 Fullbridge, Maldon	141 yd
The Muddy Duck Maldon	1 Fullbridge, Maldon	141 yd
Oakhouse Bar Cafe	35 High Street, Maldon	282 yd
Carpenters Arms	33 Gate Street, Maldon	332 yd
Rose And Crown	109 High Street, Maldon	350 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds	Fullbridge, Maldon	141 yd
Yo! To Go!	Tesco, Fullbridge	211 yd
Domino's Pizza	Dominos Pizza, Unit 2	211 yd
Crusty Loaf	101 High Street, Maldon	350 yd
Friendly Frier	13 High Street, Maldon	360 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Fullbridge, Maldon	141 yd
Iceland	62-66 High Street, Maldon	321 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	40 - 42 High Street, Maldon	321 yd
Lidl	2 Station Road, Maldon	324 yd
Home Bargains	Unit 2, Blackwater Retail Park	345 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Snows Corner (Closed)	grass pitches	401 yd
Plume Academy FAMBRIDGE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	571 yd
Maldon Primary School WANTZ CHASE	grass pitches	820 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CM9 4QA