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Great Totham, Wickham Bishops & Woodham

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About

Great Totham, Wickham Bishops, and Woodham are rural areas in the Maldon district of Essex. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, small woodlands, and quiet country lanes. Villages like Great Totham and Wickham Bishops have historic churches, local pubs, and a mix of traditional cottages and modern housing. The area is primarily agricultural, with fields growing crops like wheat and barley.

Woodham is smaller, with scattered farms and residential properties. The River Blackwater runs nearby, offering scenic walks and wildlife spotting. The area has limited amenities, with most services found in Maldon or Witham. Transport links include bus routes and the A12, connecting to larger towns. The quiet, rural setting attracts those seeking a slower pace of life while remaining within reach of urban centres.

Area overview

On average Great Totham, Wickham Bishops & Woodham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Great Totham, Wickham Bishops & Woodham is £51,700 per year. There are 2 schools in Great Totham, Wickham Bishops & Woodham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Totham, Wickham Bishops & Woodham Population
7,552
Population density
109.6 per km²

Demographics

British
7,097
93.93%
Other White
110
1.46%
Indian
55
0.73%
Irish
55
0.73%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
51
0.67%
Total population: 7,556

Housing

Owns outright
1,564
51.4%
Owns with a mortgage
1,015
33.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
191
6.28%
Other social rented
176
5.78%
Other forms of private rent
59
1.94%
Total households: 3,043

Property prices in Great Totham, Wickham Bishops & Woodham

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £493,000 in Great Totham, Wickham Bishops & Woodham area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £2,195,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached63£590,000
Flats5£190,000
Semi-Detached32£405,000
Terraced2£340,000

10 years price trend in Great Totham, Wickham Bishops & Woodham

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.