Gloucester Avenue is in Maldon and in Maldon district. CM9 6JZ is located in the Maldon West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maldon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gloucester Avenue, Maldon, CM9 6JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM9 6JQ, CM9 6DL, CM9 6LA, CM9 6LG, CM9 6JH, CM9 6XD, CM9 6JY, CM9 6LD, CM9 6BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM9 6JZ 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 | 50.2% | 51.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CM9 6JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.1% | 20% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 61.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 7% | 11% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 41.1% | 50.5% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35.3% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 10% | -9.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 24.4% | 22.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8.2% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16.5% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 33.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| White | 98% | 97.9% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
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 | 95.7% | 94.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 94.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gloucester Avenue was 10.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Maldon South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gloucester Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maldon South and the 21st lowest crime rate of 206 local areas in Maldon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Gloucester Avenue, Maldon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2024-08-16 | £339,108 |
| 9 Gloucester Avenue, Maldon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-10-04 | £350,000 |
| 11 Gloucester Avenue, Maldon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-06-22 | £329,456 |
| 14 Gloucester Avenue, Maldon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £346,500 | 2022-06-09 | £374,786 |
| 34 Gloucester Avenue, Maldon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-03-26 | £301,626 |
CM9 6JZ 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 6JZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Primary School Viking Road , CM9 6JN | 3out of 4 | 149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maldon Primary School Wantz Chase , CM9 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Highlands Drive , CM9 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon London Road , CM9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybridge Primary School Rowan Drive , Heybridge CM9 4TU | 3out of 4 | 3,099 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 | 841 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 | 1,219 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybridge Co-Operative Academy The Street , Heybridge CM9 4NB | 4out of 4 | 2,473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Cafe | 87 Washington Road, Maldon | 393 yd | |
| Bloomsburys Art Cafe & Bookshop | 132A Mill Road, Maldon | 779 yd | |
| Cafe 1989 | Unit 9, Wycke Hill Business Park | 836 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 4, Limebrook Trade Centre | 963 yd | |
| St Peters Shop And Tea Room | St Peters Hospital, Spital Road | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen Victoria | Spital Road, Maldon | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Plaice | 87A Washington Road, Maldon | 393 yd | |
| Golden Sand | 15 Dryden Close, Maldon | 416 yd | |
| Sandwich Stop | The Cabin, West Station Yard | 697 yd | |
| Fully Loaded | Unit 21C, West Station Yard | 697 yd | |
| Sunday Roast Co | Unit 21C, West Station Yard | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-Op | Cross Road, Maldon | 415 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Wycke Hill | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Maldon Community Centre WEST MALDON COMMUNITY CENTRE WEST MALDON COMMUNITY CENTRE SUNBURY WAY | 424 yd | |
| Plume Academy FAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Primrose Meadow PRIMROSE WALK | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Krozier Field (Closed) A414 | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Maldon Primary School WANTZ CHASE | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Snows Corner (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,039 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.