House prices in Maldon
The median price paid for a home in Maldon was £375,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 803 sales. House prices in Maldon fell 2.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 10.3% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Maldon was 13% higher than the median for East of England (£332,500). The average private rent in Maldon was £1,139 a month in August 2026, 3.5% up on a year earlier (ONS). Maldon had 5.1 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Maldon stands out
- In the year ending June 2025, Maldon had the 3rd biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +21.6 per 1,000 residents.
- Maldon has the 25th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 5.1 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in Maldon
The median price paid in Maldon was £375,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 803 sales, or £4,178 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East of England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £510,000 | 373 | £4,247 | 0.0% | +13.3% | £457,500 |
| Semi-detached | £345,000 | 240 | £4,215 | −1.4% | +11.3% | £340,062 |
| Terraced | £290,000 | 128 | £4,186 | +0.9% | +12.1% | £300,000 |
| Flats | £192,500 | 62 | £3,781 | +10.3% | +4.0% | £200,000 |
Compared with East of England and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maldon | £375,000 | −2.0% | +10.3% | £4,178 | +0.3% |
| East of England | £332,500 | −2.2% | +5.6% | £3,841 | −0.7% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Maldon sold for a median £4,178 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 9% higher than the figure for East of England (£3,841).
Maldon has the 85th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th highest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Its −2.0% change over the year is the 80th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 12th biggest fall of 45 local authorities in East of England.
People moving in and out in Maldon
In the year ending June 2025, 4,584 people moved to Maldon from elsewhere in the UK and 3,094 moved away, a net gain of 1,490 (21.6 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Chelmsford 791
- Basildon 408
- Braintree 343
Most moved out to
- Chelmsford 432
- Braintree 371
- Colchester 370
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Crime in Maldon
The police recorded 3,300 crimes in Maldon in the 12 months to August 2026, 5.1 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Maldon rose 9.8% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 3.6% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.65 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 1.71 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.54 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.17 |
Maldon has the 25th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 6th lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Rents in Maldon
The average private rent in Maldon was £1,139 a month in August 2026, 3.5% up on a year earlier. Rents in Maldon are 25.7% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Maldon has the 139th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 16th lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
How many homes sell in Maldon
768 homes were sold in Maldon in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.11 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Maldon were 3.3% up on the year before and 40.1% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 107th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th most of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Deprivation in Maldon
Maldon is the 126th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 171st |
| Income | 204th |
| Employment | 200th |
| Education and skills | 85th |
| Health | 211th |
| Crime | 219th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 63rd |
| Living environment | 131st |
Broadband and mobile in Maldon
82.2% of premises in Maldon can get gigabit broadband and 97.9% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 82.2% can get full fibre, and 0.6% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 80th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
63.1% of premises in Maldon get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Maldon
How much does a house cost in Maldon?
The median price paid for a home in Maldon was £375,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £510,000; semi-detached £345,000; terraced £290,000; flats £192,500.
Are house prices in Maldon going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Maldon fell 2.0%, and over five years it rose 10.3%. Across East of England prices fell 2.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in Maldon?
The average private rent in Maldon was £1,139 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £796; 2 bed £1,033; 3 bed £1,245; 4+ bed £1,905.
Is Maldon a safe place to live?
Maldon had 5.1 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 25th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East of England was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Maldon?
82.2% of premises in Maldon can get full fibre and 82.2% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Chelmsford 12 km
- Rochford 15 km
- Castle Point 18 km
- Basildon 19 km
- Southend-on-Sea 20 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.