Maldon
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
In eastern Essex, Maldon is a historic maritime town situated on the Blackwater Estuary, famed for its sea salt production and sailing heritage. The constituency covers surrounding villages, estuarine landscapes, and rural farmland. The waterfront promenade, Hythe Quay, and local events draw visitors, while the A12 and A130 connect the area to Chelmsford, Colchester, and London. Coastal walks and countryside scenery make it a popular place to live and visit.
Wards in Maldon
Maldon is divided into 20 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Althorne
- Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
- Burnham-on-Crouch North
- Burnham-on-Crouch South
- Galleywood
- Heybridge East
- Heybridge West
- Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
- Maldon East
- Maldon North
- Maldon South
- Maldon West
- Mayland
- Purleigh
- Rettendon and Runwell
- South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
- South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
- South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville
- Southminster
- Tillingham
Maldon is a constituency that covers these wards in Chelmsford / Maldon.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 19,248 | 19.02% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,501 | 6.42% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,708 | 10.58% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,216 | 17.01% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,602 | 22.34% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 24,911 | 24.62% | 1,270,813 | 19.86% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 93,147 | 93.17% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,980 | 1.98% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 709 | 0.71% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 539 | 0.54% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| Indian | 489 | 0.49% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 442 | 0.44% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| African | 415 | 0.42% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 388 | 0.39% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 374 | 0.37% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 325 | 0.33% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 203 | 0.20% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 195 | 0.20% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi | 190 | 0.19% | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| White and Black African | 185 | 0.19% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 131 | 0.13% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Pakistani | 107 | 0.11% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Other Black | 85 | 0.09% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 37 | 0.04% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 33 | 0.03% | 0.25% | 0.56% |