Colchester vs Maldon
A side-by-side comparison of the Colchester and Maldonlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Colchester is the more populous; council tax is lower in Colchester.
| Colchester | Maldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 192,716 | 66,209 |
| Density | 587/km² | 185/km² |
| Deprivation | 1% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,283 | £2,328 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 88% | 88% |
| Aged under 16 | 19% | 16% |
| Aged 16–64 | 63% | 59% |
| Aged 65+ | 18% | 25% |