CM9 (Maldon) demonstrates moderate market fundamentals with a trajectory score of 53.2/100, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. Five-year price growth averaged 1.9% annually, while rental growth outpaced capital appreciation at 4.9% CAGR, suggesting investor interest in the lettings market. Population increased 1.4% over the same period. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, indicating limited current urban renewal activity. These metrics reflect a stable, lower-growth market characteristic of peripheral Essex locations, where rental yields present more opportunity than capital gains, and demographic expansion remains modest relative to stronger-performing regions.
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- 1Property prices up 1.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.4% per year
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What's changing in Maldon · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.1 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by demand.
86 planning applications submitted in CM9 over the last six months.
Maldon (CM9) common questions
Is Maldon up and coming?
Maldon (CM9) has a trajectory score of 53/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 33% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Maldon safe?
Maldon has a safety score of 49/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Maldon?
The average property price in Maldon (CM9) is £315k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Maldon?
The median monthly rent in Maldon (CM9) is £1,135 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Maldon?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chelmsford (CM3), Gillingham (ME8), Gillingham (ME7), Canvey Island (SS8), Ashford (TN23). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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