Clayton Way is in Maldon and in Maldon district. CM9 6WB is located in the Maldon South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maldon. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clayton Way, Maldon, CM9 6WB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM9 6WF, CM9 6WE, CM9 6UE, CM9 6YW, CM9 6YX, CM9 6UF, CM9 6YZ, CM9 6XZ, CM9 6GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM9 6WB 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 | 51.1% | 51.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% | 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 6WB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 25.2% | 27.1% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 56.2% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 57.6% | 52.8% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 36% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 13.5% | 14.2% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 13% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 20.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 21.1% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 25.6% | -4.6% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.7% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.9% 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% | 96.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 96.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clayton Way was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Maldon South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clayton Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maldon South and the 17th lowest crime rate of 206 local areas in Maldon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Clayton Way, Maldon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-10-27 | £449,150 |
| 3 Clayton Way, Maldon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-05-25 | £478,934 |
| 5 Clayton Way, Maldon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £507,000 | 2023-02-09 | £496,799 |
| 26 Clayton Way, Maldon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-08-19 | £461,635 |
| 15 Clayton Way, Maldon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-10-29 | £533,406 |
CM9 6WB 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 916 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maldon Primary School Wantz Chase , CM9 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,046 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 | 1,691 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon London Road , CM9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybridge Primary School Rowan Drive , Heybridge CM9 4TU | 3out of 4 | 3,134 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 | 1,278 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 | 1,676 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybridge Co-Operative Academy The Street , Heybridge CM9 4NB | 4out of 4 | 2,598 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakehouse Coffee Shop | Madison Heights, Park Drive | 680 yd | |
| Madison Heights | Bowling/Snooker Centre, Park Drive | 750 yd | |
| Bloomsburys Art Cafe & Bookshop | 132A Mill Road, Maldon | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Leisure Centre | Park Drive, Maldon | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sand | 15 Dryden Close, Maldon | 431 yd | |
| Traditional Fish And Chips | Naughty But Nice, Kiosk 5 | 680 yd | |
| Park Central Maldon | Kiosk 3, The Promenade Park | 689 yd | |
| Rossis In The Park | Kiosk 8, The Promenade Park | 689 yd | |
| Ice Box | Kiosk 7, The Promenade Park | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-Op | Cross Road, Maldon | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose Meadow PRIMROSE WALK | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Maldon And Tiptree Football Club Park Drive | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Park Drive Squash & Fitness Club PARK DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| Blackwater Leisure Centre PARK DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 756 yd |
| Promenade Park PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 953 yd |
| West Maldon Community Centre WEST MALDON COMMUNITY CENTRE WEST MALDON COMMUNITY CENTRE SUNBURY WAY | 967 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.