Living in Maldon

Maldon is in Essex.

Maldon. It is known for its strong high street and coastline.

Where is Maldon?

Type of place
Settlement
County
Essex
Region
East of England
Nation
England

Maldon at a glance

  • Schools: Strong local school performance
  • Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
  • Affordability: Pricey for the region
  • Typical sale price: around £350k (median of 1,114 sales across the built-up area)

What Maldon is known for

  • Strong high street
  • Coastline

Frequently asked questions

What is Maldon like to live in?

It is known for its strong high street and coastline. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 61.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Maldon is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is pricey for the region.

What is Maldon known for?

Maldon is known for strong high street, coastline.

Is Maldon good for families?

Families in Maldon have 7 rated schools within reach. Police-recorded street crime was 61.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Maldon is safer or less safe than similar places.

Who is Maldon likely to suit?

Maldon may suit people who value 7 rated schools within reach and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.

What are the schools like in Maldon?

Schools here perform strongly. Maldon has 7 rated schools within reach.

Is Maldon a safe place to live?

Police-recorded street crime was 61.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Maldon is safer or less safe than similar places.

What are the main drawbacks of living in Maldon?

The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is pricey for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.

How expensive is Maldon?

Homes in Maldon typically sell for around £350k, which is pricey for the region. Median of 1,114 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).

Where is Maldon?

Maldon is located in Essex, England.

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Data last updated 2026-07-23.