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Property market | £388,478 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is London Southend (10.8 miles) |
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Broadband | 46.5mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 96.9% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 3.2% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 182 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 429 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Maldon level) |
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Community | Median age is 49.2 | Population of 14,220 | Happiness is Above Average for Essex, High for UK |
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Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Maldon) |
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Commute (approx) | - Stratford (London) (31 mins) - London Liverpool Street (40 mins) - Highbury & Islington (59 mins) |
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£388,478 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is London Southend (10.8 miles) |
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46.5mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 49.2 | 14,220 | Happiness is Above Average for Essex, High for UK |
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Ranked 182 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 429 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Maldon level) |
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3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Maldon) |
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- Stratford (London) (31 mins) - London Liverpool Street (40 mins) - Highbury & Islington (59 mins) |
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Photo above: John Fielding from Norwich, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: John Fielding from Norwich, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Maldon has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Blackwater Retail Park Maldon, Asda Heybridge Supermarket, Iceland Maldon, Lidl Heybridge, M&S Maldon SF, Morrisons Maldon, Tesco Maldon Extra. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: 185 BAR, Black Rabbit, Blackwater Leisure Centre, Carpenters Arms, Farmers Yard, Heybridge Inn, Maltsters Arms, Mighty Oak Tap Room, Oakhouse Bar Cafe... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Bengal Tiger, Chutney House, Dante's, El Guaca Mexican Grill, Greggs, Heybridge Tandoori, House Of Delight, Il Camino, Luigi's Al Fresco, Madison Heig... (see map below for more). There is a wide range of cafes and coffee shops in the area, including: Bakehouse Coffee Shop, Cafe 1989, Cafe Brazil Restaurant, Continental Coffee Shop, Costa Coffee, Crispy Bacon Cafe, Crystal Cafe, Kitchen Cafe, The Br... (see map below for more). Maldon has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Maldon has had a steep increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £632,839, which is up 4.0% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £388,478 (up 3.4% on last year) , a terraced house £290,462 (up 2.8% on last year) and a flat £180,045. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £800 per month. Property prices in Maldon are similar to the average property prices across Essex and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Maldon, prices have increased, while prices decreased across the Essex region.
Property data is based on Maldon level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
| Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
| Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
| Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
| Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
| Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
| Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
| Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
| Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
| Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
| Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
| West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
| West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
| Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
| Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
| South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
| West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
| Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
| Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
| Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
| Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
| North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
| Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
| North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
| Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
| West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
| Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
| Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
| Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
| Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
| Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
| Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
| East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
| Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
| Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
| Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
| Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
| Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
| Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Maldon, or click here to browse the longer list of Maldon property transactions from 2023.
| Address | Details |
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| HIGH OAKS COTTAGE, Manor Road, Maldon, Essex , CM9 6GY | Detached - Sold for £1,400,000 on 09/15/2023 |
| IVYSTONE COTTAGE, Back Road, Maldon, Essex , CM9 8TW | Detached - Sold for £1,325,000 on 01/06/2023 |
| 30, Colchester Road, Maldon, Essex , CM9 8DE | Detached - Sold for £1,040,000 on 01/04/2023 |
| 59, Conduit Lane, Maldon, Essex , CM9 6SZ | Detached - Sold for £925,000 on 06/05/2023 |
| LIMBOURNE PARK LODGE, Main Road, Maldon, Essex , CM9 6NU | Detached - Sold for £835,000 on 03/31/2023 |
| FIELDWAY, The Downs, Maldon, Essex , CM9 5HR | Detached - Sold for £825,000 on 07/03/2023 |
| THE ELMS, Tollesbury Road, Maldon, Essex , CM9 8UA | Detached - Sold for £745,000 on 07/07/2023 |
| HORNBILL, Plains Road, Maldon, Essex , CM9 8NA | Detached - Sold for £740,000 on 08/29/2023 |
| 36, Fish Street, Maldon, Essex , CM9 8AT | Detached - Sold for £700,000 on 05/03/2023 |
| 14, The Colliers, Maldon, Essex , CM9 4SE | Detached - Sold for £695,000 on 03/28/2023 |
| 9, Mermaid Way, Maldon, Essex , CM9 5LA | Detached - Sold for £680,000 on 07/26/2023 |
| 35, Beeleigh Road, Maldon, Essex , CM9 5QH | Detached - Sold for £677,500 on 07/17/2023 |
| GLENFIELDS, Main Road, Maldon, Essex , CM9 6PB | Detached - Sold for £675,000 on 02/27/2023 |
| 5, Venta Way, Maldon, Essex , CM9 5LH | Detached - Sold for £655,000 on 05/31/2023 |
| 20, Aveley Way, Maldon, Essex , CM9 6YQ | Detached - Sold for £650,000 on 06/12/2023 |
| 7, St Georges Close, Maldon, Essex , CM9 4RZ | Detached - Sold for £630,000 on 02/21/2023 |
| 12, St Georges Close, Maldon, Essex , CM9 4RZ | Detached - Sold for £625,000 on 06/21/2023 |
| 123, Mariners Way, Maldon, Essex , CM9 6YX | Detached - Sold for £620,000 on 01/04/2023 |
| 5, Tintagel Way, Maldon, Essex , CM9 6YR | Detached - Sold for £618,000 on 08/25/2023 |
| THE COTSWOLDS, Roundbush Road, Maldon, Essex , CM9 6NN | Detached - Sold for £615,000 on 02/22/2023 |
Maldon has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Plume School (Academy) which is a secondary school based in Fambridge Road, Maldon. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
Click here to view the full list of nearby schools. or view a full screen school map which provides a wider radius of school options.
| School | Type | Outstanding? |
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| Wentworth Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| Maldon Court Preparatory School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| Plume School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Heybridge Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Maldon Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/9/2012) | 85 submissions 99.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Maldon |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/1/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Maldon | |
| Wentworth Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/15/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Maldon | |
| Plume School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/17/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Maldon | |
| Heybridge Primary School Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (6/8/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Maldon | |
| Maldon Primary School Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (2/3/2022) | 48 submissions 88.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Maldon |
| Maldon Court Preparatory School Save school | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | Maldon |
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| All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/9/2012) 85 submissions 99.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/1/2014) |
| Wentworth Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/15/2013) |
| Plume School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (1/17/2018) |
| Heybridge Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/8/2016) |
| Maldon Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (2/3/2022) 48 submissions 88.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Maldon Court Preparatory School Ofsted report Save school | Primary |
| Station | Distance from Maldon | Commute options |
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| Witham A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Stratford (London) (45 mins - Greater Anglia - £431 monthly fare) View details - London Liverpool Street (55 mins - Greater Anglia - £451 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 59 mins - London Overground - £451 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 119 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
| Hatfield Peverel A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Stratford (London) (50 mins - Greater Anglia - £428 monthly fare) View details - London Liverpool Street (62 mins - Greater Anglia - £435 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 61 mins - London Overground - £435 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 120 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
| Southminster A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- Stratford (London) (60 mins - Greater Anglia - £381 monthly fare) View details - London Liverpool Street (70 mins - Greater Anglia - £454 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 88 mins - London Overground - £454 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 147 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
| White Notley A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -10% from the previous year. | 10 miles |
- Stratford (London) (1 change(s) - 47 mins - Greater Anglia - £454 monthly fare) View details - London Liverpool Street (1 change(s) - 55 mins - Greater Anglia - £458 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 75 mins - London Overground - £458 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 134 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Maldon) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
| Ethnicity | % of Maldon residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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| White | 96.9% | 81.7% |
| Mixed | 1.4% | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 9.3% |
| Black | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Maldon consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
| Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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| Intermediate occupations | 13.4% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 13.9% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 14.5% | 182 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 22.0% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.2% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 11.1% | |
| Routine occupations | 9.5% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.1% | 429 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 4.2% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Essex is average (61mbps). Maldon is slower than this, with average download speeds of 46.5mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Maldon level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 46.5 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 92.9% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.5% |
Crime stats were found at the Maldon level:
| Type | Maldon | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 59 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 3 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 7 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 30 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Maldon.
Flood warningsThere are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
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| East Anglia | North Sea | The Essex coast from Clacton to St Peters Flat, including Jaywick, Brightlingsea, Mersea Island, Heybridge, Maldon and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries |
| East Anglia | River Crouch, River Roach, North Sea | The Essex coast from St Peters Flat to Shoeburyness, including Burnham-on-Crouch, South Woodham Ferrers, Hullbridge and the Crouch and Roach estuaries |
| East Anglia | Essex Coast | The north bank of the Blackwater estuary from Goldhanger to Maldon, including Heybridge Basin |
| East Anglia | Chelmer | The River Chelmer from the A138 at Chelmsford to Langford, the River Ter from A120 at Stebbing Green to Boreham, and the brooks around Sandon |
| East Anglia | River Blackwater | Maldon Town waterfront from Anchorage Hill, including Chandlers Quay, The Hythe, Promenade Park and Blackwater Leisure Centre |
| East Anglia | Chelmer | The River Chelmer from the A138 at Chelmsford to Maldon, including Sandford Mill Bridge, Chelmer Village, Paper Mill Bridge and Ulting |
| East Anglia | Essex Coast | The south bank of the Blackwater estuary from Maldon to Maylandsea, including Northey Island |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Maldon, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £388,478 Detached: £632,839 | 59 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 14.5% residents in higher managerial positions 6.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Epping, Essex Affordability: Expensive Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £608,830 Detached: £1,047,893 | 79 | Primary: 5Secondary: 2 | 16.9% residents in higher managerial positions 7.5% residents long-term unemployed |
| Debden, Essex Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £451,213 Detached: £736,929 | 60 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Saffron Walden, Essex Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £451,213 Detached: £736,929 | 60 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Chelmsford, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £431,354 Detached: £703,147 | 88 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Stock, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £431,354 Detached: £703,147 | 88 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 14.5% residents in higher managerial positions 6.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Writtle, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £431,354 Detached: £703,147 | 88 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Wickford, Essex Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £421,969 Detached: £689,889 | 109 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 | 13.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
| Pitsea, Essex Affordability: Average Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £421,969 Detached: £689,889 | 109 | Primary: 15Secondary: 4 | 9.4% residents in higher managerial positions 8.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Leigh-on-Sea, Essex Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £427,742 Detached: £640,855 | 116 | Primary: 11Secondary: 8 | 13.9% residents in higher managerial positions 7.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Dedham, Essex Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £334,751 Detached: £531,164 | 96 | Primary: 3Secondary: | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.5% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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| Maldon, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £388,478 Detached: £632,839 | 59 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
| Epping, Essex Affordability: Expensive Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £608,830 Detached: £1,047,893 | 79 | Primary: 5Secondary: 2 |
| Debden, Essex Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £451,213 Detached: £736,929 | 60 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Saffron Walden, Essex Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £451,213 Detached: £736,929 | 60 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
| Chelmsford, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £431,354 Detached: £703,147 | 88 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Stock, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £431,354 Detached: £703,147 | 88 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
| Writtle, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £431,354 Detached: £703,147 | 88 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
| Wickford, Essex Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £421,969 Detached: £689,889 | 109 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 |
| Pitsea, Essex Affordability: Average Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £421,969 Detached: £689,889 | 109 | Primary: 15Secondary: 4 |
| Leigh-on-Sea, Essex Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £427,742 Detached: £640,855 | 116 | Primary: 11Secondary: 8 |
| Dedham, Essex Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £334,751 Detached: £531,164 | 96 | Primary: 3Secondary: |
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