Harold Rise is in Heybridge, Maldon and in Maldon district. CM9 4QW is located in the Heybridge West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maldon. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harold Rise, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM9 4PX, CM9 4PW, CM9 4PT, CM9 4PG, CM9 4QN, CM9 4PN, CM9 4QG, CM9 4PS, CM9 4PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM9 4QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 23.7% | 31.5% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 47.5% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 14.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 52% | 51.1% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 36.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 13.6% | 13% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 13.7% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 16.3% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 17% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 32.1% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.8% | 94.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 93.8% | 94.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 94.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harold Rise was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the Heybridge East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harold Rise has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Heybridge East and the 25th lowest crime rate of 206 local areas in Maldon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Harold Rise, Maldon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-09-15 | £548,311 |
| 4 Harold Rise, Maldon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2015-11-27 | £484,861 |
| 2 Harold Rise, Maldon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2015-07-20 | £523,617 |
| 10 Harold Rise, Maldon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2014-12-12 | £500,375 |
| 2 Harold Rise, Maldon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2009-04-24 | £447,665 |
CM9 4QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 172 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Education | 31 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 981 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 | 1,319 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybridge Primary School Rowan Drive , Heybridge CM9 4TU | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maldon Primary School Wantz Chase , CM9 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Viking Road , CM9 6JN | 3out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,404 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 | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybridge Co-Operative Academy The Street , Heybridge CM9 4NB | 4out of 4 | 1,089 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Nights | 4 The Square, Heybridge | 511 yd | |
| New Pavilion | 3 The Square, Heybridge | 511 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3A, The Old Ironworks | 530 yd | |
| Next | Unit 3, Blackwater Retail Park | 565 yd | |
| Costa Limited | Costa, Unit 6C | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haus At The Muddy Duck | 1 Fullbridge, Maldon | 658 yd | |
| The Muddy Duck Maldon | 1 Fullbridge, Maldon | 658 yd | |
| Heybridge Inn | 34 Heybridge Street, Heybridge | 704 yd | |
| Maltsters Arms | 6 Hall Road, Heybridge | 772 yd | |
| Carpenters Arms | 33 Gate Street, Maldon | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Street Food | 112 The Causeway, Maldon | 549 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Fullbridge | 603 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, Unit 2 | 603 yd | |
| McDonalds | Fullbridge, Maldon | 658 yd | |
| Inayas | 44 The Street, Heybridge | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Blackwater Retail Park | 601 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Blackwater Retail Park | 601 yd | |
| Tesco | Fullbridge, Maldon | 658 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Station Road, Maldon | 694 yd | |
| Asda | Bentalls Shopping Centre, Colchester Road | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maldon Golf Club MALDON ROAD | golf | 718 yd |
| King George V Playing Field COLCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.