Town Pop. 3,505

Living in Mayland: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mayland comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 47/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 24 places in the CM3 postcode district.

On healthcare specifically, Mayland sits 18 points above the CM3 district figure of 29/100. Safety (91) and broadband (87) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (12), transport (18) and schools (19). Wider context for the surrounding area: CM3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 94 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 80% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Drive 35 crimes
  2. 2 Teal Avenue 15 crimes
  3. 3 Curlew Avenue 14 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Maylandsea 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
47
A&E departmentsSouthend University Hospital9 mi
Broomfield Hospital13.5 mi
Basildon University Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity3,231 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across Maldon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired28%Student2.8%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical40.3%Routine & elementary24.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.7%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership85.7%
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
18
Althorne 2.6 mi
Southminster 3.6 mi
Burnham-on-Crouch 4.2 mi
J29 M25 21.9 mi
J29 M25 21.9 mi
J29 M25 22 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £395,500 26
Detached £467,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£353k £425k £500k £573k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Steeple 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Althorne 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Latchingdon 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Southminster 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Island 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stoneyhills 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Heybridge Basin 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cold Norton (Maldon) 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Burnham-on-Crouch 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Goldhanger 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
North Fambridge 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Purleigh 44 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mayland a nice place to live?

Mayland is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Mayland is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Mayland?

Mayland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 161 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mayland?

Among the top-rated schools in Mayland is Maylandsea Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mayland in total.

What are house prices like in Mayland?

The current median house price in Mayland is £395,500, around 39% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £467,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Mayland

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