Maldon vs Rochford

A side-by-side comparison of the Maldon and Rochfordlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.

In short: Rochford is the more populous; council tax is lower in Maldon; Maldon has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.

	Maldon	Rochford
Population	66,209	85,661
Density	185/km²	513/km²
Deprivation	0% in most-deprived 10%	0% in most-deprived 10%
Council tax (Band D)	£2,328	£2,363
Schools Good/Outstanding	88%	80%
Aged under 16	16%	17%
Aged 16–64	59%	59%
Aged 65+	25%	23%

Maldon council area →Rochford council area →