Curlew Close is in Heybridge, Maldon and in Maldon district. CM9 4YB is located in the Heybridge East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maldon. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Curlew Close, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM9 4UE, CM9 4YD, CM9 4TN, CM9 4YA, CM9 4TJ, CM9 4TW, CM9 4TH, CM9 4UF, CM9 4NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM9 4YB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents 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 | 50% | 48.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 38.1% | 31.5% | -6.6% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 48.2% | 7.2% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 13.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 53.4% | 53.6% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 11.6% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 13.3% | 17.5% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 15% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.7% | 15.5% | -10.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 8% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 24.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 96.6% | 94.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 93.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.4% | 37.2% | 22.2% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curlew Close was 53.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% higher than the Heybridge East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Curlew Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Heybridge East and the 65th highest crime rate of 206 local areas in Maldon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Curlew Close, Maldon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-08-29 | £343,800 |
| 14 Curlew Close, Maldon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2024-04-26 | £261,359 |
| 19 Curlew Close, Maldon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-12-21 | £281,552 |
| 9 Curlew Close, Maldon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-11-08 | £283,266 |
| 12 Curlew Close, Maldon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-28 | £225,547 |
CM9 4YB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4YB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heybridge Primary School Rowan Drive , Heybridge CM9 4TU | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maldon Primary School Wantz Chase , CM9 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon London Road , CM9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,992 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 | 2,332 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Viking Road , CM9 6JN | 3out of 4 | 2,948 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 | 2,044 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heybridge Co-Operative Academy The Street , Heybridge CM9 4NB | 4out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maldon Court Preparatory School Silver Street , CM9 4QE | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Breakfast Bar Cafe | Unit 3A, Bentalls Shopping Centre | 546 yd | |
| The Indian Grill | Unit 5, Bentalls Shopping Centre | 546 yd | |
| Crispy Bacon Cafe | 26 The Street, Heybridge | 712 yd | |
| Bengal Nights | 4 The Square, Heybridge | 888 yd | |
| New Pavilion | 3 The Square, Heybridge | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltsters Arms | 6 Hall Road, Heybridge | 674 yd | |
| Heybridge Inn | 34 Heybridge Street, Heybridge | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Kebab | Best Kebab And Pizza, Unit 1 | 546 yd | |
| New Inn | New Wok Inn, Unit 8 | 546 yd | |
| Paul's Plaice | Unit 4, Bentalls Shopping Centre | 546 yd | |
| Heybridge Grill | 97 Wood Road, Heybridge | 550 yd | |
| Copsey Fish Bar | 2 Hall Road, Heybridge | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-op | 92 Lawling Avenue, Heybridge | 99 yd | |
| East Of England Co-Op | 93-95 Wood Road, Heybridge | 550 yd | |
| Asda | Bentalls Shopping Centre, Colchester Road | 556 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heybridge Primary School ROWAN DRIVE | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| King George V Playing Field COLCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Heybridge Swifts Football Club Texo Stadium Texo Stadium Scraley Road | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Drapers Farm Sports Club DRAPERS CHASE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Drapers Farm Drapers Chase | 637 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.