Side-by-side comparison of CM8 Witham and CM9 Maldon covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CM8 is the more affordable option at £325,000 median vs £370,000 in CM9. CM9 has lower recorded crime (2,092 vs 2,837 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | CM8 Witham | CM9 Maldon |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £325,000 | £370,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,280 | £2,328 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,837 | 2,092 |
| Outstanding Schools | 2.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 53.3 | 49.0 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 93.1 | 82.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 71.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.