Town Pop. 748

Living in Cold Norton (Maldon): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cold Norton (Maldon) scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 82/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

Among the 24 scored places sharing the CM3 postcode district, Cold Norton (Maldon) ranks 17th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The CM3 district averages 48/100, putting Cold Norton (Maldon) 6 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: CM3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
145.7 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 55 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Drugs 8 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fambridge Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Brennan Close 5 crimes
  3. 3 Callowood Croft 5 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
71
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Cold Norton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsSouthend University Hospital7.9 mi
Broomfield Hospital10.9 mi
Basildon University Hospital11.4 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryKingsway Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity2,873 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across Maldon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired28.8%Student3.6%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.7%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership84.6%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
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
18
North Fambridge 1.7 mi
South Woodham Ferrers 3.1 mi
Althorne 3.9 mi
J29 M25 17.9 mi
J29 M25 17.9 mi
J29 M25 17.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £712,500 14
Detached £795,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£539k £564k £589k £614k 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Purleigh 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
North Fambridge 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Latchingdon 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
South Woodham Ferrers 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Woodham Ferrers 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Woodham Mortimer 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Gay Bowers 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bicknacre 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Maldon 55 4.1 mi away ⇄
Mayland 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Althorne 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hullbridge 52 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cold Norton (Maldon) a nice place to live?

Cold Norton (Maldon) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cold Norton (Maldon) is 42/100, 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 Cold Norton (Maldon)?

Cold Norton (Maldon) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 109 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cold Norton (Maldon)?

Among the top-rated schools in Cold Norton (Maldon) is Cold Norton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cold Norton (Maldon) in total.

What are house prices like in Cold Norton (Maldon)?

The current median house price in Cold Norton (Maldon) is £712,500, around 150% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £795,000.

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Postcode districts in Cold Norton (Maldon)

CM3 48 ⇄

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