Is CM9 5BU a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

126 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CM9 5BU. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
59
Anti-social behaviour
20
Criminal damage & arson
12
Other theft
8
Drugs
7
Public order
6
Vehicle crime
6
Shoplifting
4

House prices

£384,348

Average price in Maldon (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 0.4% year on year.

Terraced
£273,936
Semi-detached
£347,354
Detached
£563,125
Flat / maisonette
£170,356

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CM9 5BU specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near CM9 5BU on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CM9 5BU on Check Food Hygiene

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