Maldon: population and statistics
Maldon has a population of 70,196 (2025) across 357.8 km², or 196 people per km². It ranks 345 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 70,196 residents
- 357.8 km²
- 196 people/km²
Maldon in numbers
Population of Maldon over time
Maldon had 62,796 residents in 2015 and 70,196 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 65,090 |
| 2021 | 66,611 |
| 2022 | 67,595 |
| 2023 | 68,370 |
| 2024 | 69,039 |
| 2025 | 70,196 |
All indicators for Maldon
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Maldon | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.4% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 50 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.0% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 268 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maldon | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 30,870 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 308 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 22.7% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 249 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 20.5% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 111 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 27,900 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 308 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 90.0% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 57 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 9.0% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 268 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 77.0% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 12 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 11.8% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 313 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 11.2% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 264 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £389,529 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 83 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 253 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Maldon | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | ranked 133 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 54.8% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 296 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 9.2% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 103 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 19.8% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 11 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maldon | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 3,765 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 326 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 53.6 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 73 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,515 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 307 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £43,385 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 80 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Maldon | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 71.4% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 283 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.6% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 238 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Maldon | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 11.3% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 297 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, Maldon ranks 45 by population.
Households renting privately: 11.8% in Maldon, compared with an average of 18.3% in East and 20.4% across the UK.
Households heated by oil only: 19.8% in Maldon, compared with an average of 7.0% in East and 3.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 21.6% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households renting privately”: lower than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households without a car or van”: lower than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 50,113 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Rochford, 11.7 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Southend-on-Sea (185,214 residents), 16 km away.
Business sectors: Maldon
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction21.6% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade14.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.6% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.1% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.8
- Real estate4.1% ×0.9
Where is Maldon?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maldon?
Maldon has 70,196 residents (2025), ranking 345 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Maldon?
Maldon covers 357.8 km², with a density of 196 people per km².
Is the population of Maldon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Maldon went from 62,796 to 70,196, a change of +11.8%.
Where is Maldon?
Maldon is in East (region). Latitude 51.683, longitude 0.750.
Households renting privately: what is the figure for Maldon?
In Maldon, “Households renting privately” stands at 11.8% (2021), ranking 313 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 17.6%.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Maldon?
In Maldon, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 19.8% (2021), ranking 11 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Which local authorities border Maldon?
The nearest to Maldon are Rochford (12 km), Southend-on-Sea (16 km), Chelmsford (20 km), Castle Point (21 km), Basildon (24 km).