The rural and coastal District of Maldon boasts exceptional access to leisure and green spaces. With 75 miles of coastline, a range of international, national and locally designated habitats, Conservation Areas, over 1,000 listed buildings, 21 Scheduled Monuments, largest surviving WWI aerodrome and the oldest Registered Battlefield among local attractions.

The District is one of the most rural areas of the south east and ranked highly for quality of life. Most employment areas benefit from wide sweeping views over rivers and farmland. Meaning no matter where you choose to base your business you can be assured you are never far from big skies and space to breathe after a hard day's work.

Find all the business support you need to start, grow and make your business thrive in the Maldon District. From skills and training to funding and grants, you can tap into the wider business support community to get the information and connections you and your business need to prosper in the Maldon District.

From the buzz of our historic high streets to an annual calendar of events and culture. The area thrives on community spirit and Maldon District is a place to be part of. Stay up to date and ensure your business and employees all we have to offer.

The local economy contains businesses in a wide range of sectors including world-class advanced manufacturing and engineering companies, specialist construction companies, dynamic IT, digital and creative firms, health & social care businesses, tourism and wonderful food and drink. Read more of those stories and be Inspired!

With superfast internet availability at 93.2%, Maldon District businesses are connected to the world. This is set to grow rapidly over the next two years through the Local Digital Strategy. Providing more Gigabit-capable services along with 5G. No longer does your business need to be in expensive cities to reach its market, now is the time to invest in where you want to be.

With a growing community comes a bigger market and talent pool for your business. Businesses in the Maldon District benefit from an increasing Essex population, as well as serving national and European markets. Most local businesses are owned and staffed by local people. The Maldon District offers an unrivalled balance between economic opportunity and quality of life. Could your business’s location also be your home? See what local estate agents have available.

Our residents and businesses alike enjoy the strong sense of community, safety and a quality of life that permeates this scenic part of the country. The Maldon District has the lowest levels of crime in the whole of Essex and one of the the lowest crime rates across the whole of the Essex Police Force area.