Town Pop. 484

Living in Althorne: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Althorne comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 33/100 versus a median of 60/100. Althorne places 21st of 24 in the CM3 postcode district.

It scores 8 points below the CM3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CM3 postcode district.

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Althorne scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
115.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 202% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Austral Way 11 crimes
  2. 2 Bridgemarsh Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Oakwood Court 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.841 · PM2.5 6.805 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 11
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsSouthend University Hospital7.5 mi
Broomfield Hospital14.5 mi
Basildon University Hospital14.7 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Trinity Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity2,265 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
33
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across Maldon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
59.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
59.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired36.8%Student1.7%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.9%Skilled & technical43.9%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.5%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership88%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Maldon · 2026-27
A £1,552
B £1,811
C £2,069
D £2,328
E £2,845
F £3,363
G £3,880
H £4,656
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Althorne 0.9 mi
Burnham-on-Crouch 2.8 mi
Southminster 3.2 mi
J29 M25 21.4 mi
J29 M25 21.4 mi
J29 M25 21.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Althorne in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Mayland 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Latchingdon 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stoneyhills 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Burnham-on-Crouch 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Steeple 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Southminster 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Creeksea 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Canewdon 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
North Fambridge 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cold Norton (Maldon) 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ashingdon 61 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Island 35 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Althorne a nice place to live?

Althorne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Althorne is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Althorne?

Althorne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Althorne

CM3 48 ⇄

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