The best places to live in Maldon

Maldon is a quiet town in Essex, famed for its salt production. While it doesn’t have its own train station, the closest one in Maldon is only about six miles away and there are also frequent buses to nearby Chelmsford. The safe community and good schools make the area popular with families and those seeking a quieter lifestyle.
 
If you’re thinking of living in Maldon but are unfamiliar with the area, we’re here to help point you in the right direction as you house hunt. 

Peaceful and character-filled, in a superb location on the River Chelmer, Maldon is a great place to live if you’re after a quiet life. The town is one of the oldest recorded in Essex and boasts a long and interesting history dating back to the Middle Bronze Age. Today, there are all the amenities you could need for day-to-day life including independent shops, good schools and a close, welcoming community.

Maldon is a reasonably affluent and charming town with something for everyone. Whether you favour a character-filled historic property or brand new build, we can help you find your dream home. Where to live in Maldon is entirely down to personal preference, but we’ve highlighted some of our favourite parts of the town to get you started.

Heybridge Basin is a tiny village across the River Chelmer from Maldon. It sits where two rivers meet, joined by a lock. Petite, charming and full of character, Heybridge Basin could be your dream location if you’re looking for a quieter lifestyle.   

London Road is a long road leading into the town with a range of properties to its name. At the edge of the town there are bungalows with enviable countryside views and as you approach the town centre you’ll find large, detached family homes and chocolate-box terraced cottages. Of all the places to live Maldon, London Road and all the central streets offer convenient access to amenities and place you at the centre of the community.

While eastern Maldon benefits from its proximity to the river and Blackwater Estuary, the western side has much to offer too. This side of the town is bordered by countryside and has lots of attractive new-builds to choose from. You’re also closer to Chelmsford with its amenities and rail transport links to London.

If you’re planning on living in Maldon, we’re sure you’ll make a very happy life here. As you property hunt, be sure to read our area guide to get an idea of what life here could look like.
 
We’ve highlighted a few of our favourite parts of town but where to live in Maldon is a very personal choice. If you’re ready to browse, view houses to buy here and those to rent by clicking here. With a low crime rate and community atmosphere, there are no ‘bad’ places to live in Maldon, and we’d be delighted to help guide your search or answer any questions. Please get in touch with our friendly, local team to find out more.