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Wickham Bishops and Woodham

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About

Wickham Bishops and Woodham ward is a predominantly rural area in the Maldon district, characterised by a mix of farmland, woodland, and dispersed settlements. The landscape is gently rolling, with the River Blackwater forming part of its western boundary. The ward includes the villages of Wickham Bishops and Woodham Walter, along with several smaller hamlets, all connected by a network of narrow country lanes.

The area retains a strong agricultural character, with historic estates and traditional farmsteads. Woodham Walter Common is a notable area of heathland and woodland, offering public access and a sense of open space. Community life centres around local village halls, churches, and pubs, with a focus on quieter, parish-based activities rather than a centralised town atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Wickham Bishops and Woodham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wickham Bishops and Woodham is £68,776 per year. There are 1 schools in Wickham Bishops and Woodham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wickham Bishops and Woodham is home to around 3,690 people, with a population density of about 95.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wickham Bishops and Woodham Population
3,690
Population density
95.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.21(-70%)
Vehicle crime
4.07(-11%)
Other theft
2.98(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.71(-77%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.71(-58%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,434
93.09%
Other White
64
1.73%
Indian
39
1.06%
Irish
29
0.79%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
21
0.57%
Total population: 3,689

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,059
33.9%
Level 3 (A level)
538
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
476
15.24%
No qualifications
435
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
372
11.91%
Total 16+ residents: 3,124

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
813
54.24%
Owns with a mortgage
465
31.02%
Other social rented
85
5.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
83
5.54%
Other forms of private rent
28
1.87%
Total households: 1,499

Property prices in Wickham Bishops and Woodham

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Wickham Bishops and Woodham area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £1,625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wickham Bishops and Woodham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wickham Bishops and Woodham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£607,500
Flats3£238,000
Semi-Detached13£432,500
Terraced1£390,000

10 years median price trend in Wickham Bishops and Woodham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wickham Bishops and Woodham.

All postcodes in Wickham Bishops and Woodham

CM83NY

Bishops Place

CM83FB

Blue Mills Hill

CM96WG

Ulting Lane

CM96LP

Hop Gardens Lane

CM36QZ

Chimney Lane

CM96RA

The Causeway

CM96SE

Willowhall Cottages

CM83ES

Kelvedon Road

CM83JJ

Wickham Hall Lane

CM83NX

Poney Chase

CM83JE

Station Road

CM83NP

Gt Totham Road

CM83JY

Braxted Road

CM96LN

Cut A Thwart Lane

CM96RY

Bassetts Lane

CM96TG

Southend Road

CM96TZ

Little Meadows

CM96RD

Rectory Road

CM96SZ

Conduit Lane

CM34DA

Bassetts Lane

CM83JZ

Church Road

CM96RE

Rectory Road

CM96RZ

West Bowers Road

CM83ET

Witham Road

CM83NS

Arbour Lane

CM83XA

Lea Lane

CM96RX

Common Lane

CM83NF

Wellands

CM83NJ

Handleys Lane

CM96RH

Oak Farm Road

CM96SS

Burnham Road

CM36QT

Burnham Road

CM83TL

Church Road

CM96QW

Ashfield Farm Road

CM96ST

Post Office Road

CM96UY

Symson Way

CM83JG

Langford Road

CM83NQ

Witham Road

CM96SP

Burnham Road

CM96TP

Curling Tye Lane

CM96NF

Common Lane

CM96QE

Hatfield Road

CM96TH

Chelmsford Road

CM96RR

Stivvy's Road

CM83FP

Chantry Grove

CM83NR

Blacksmiths Lane

CM34SQ

Spring Elms Lane

CM36QX

Lodge Road

CM96PX

Spar Hawks

CM83FT

Mackmurdo Place

CM94TA

Maypole Road

CM96WY

Williams Drive

CM83XX

Finch's

CM83NA

Kelvedon Road

CM96LR

Whitehouse Cottages

CM83PB

Paxwood

CM83NZ

Heathgate

CM96PE

Fambridge Road

CM83LQ

Witham Road

CM94SX

Maypole Road

CM83HW

Braxted Road

CM96NB

Irons Way

CM96QT

Bumfords Lane

CM96RF

The Street

CM96RB

Hoe Mill Road

CM96TF

Maldon Road

CM96QA

Hatfield Road

CM96QH

Ashfield Farm Road

CM83XH

The Warrens

CM96TT

Wickham Bishops and Woodham

CM96RW

Church Hill

CM96RJ

Church Corner

CM83LE

Kelvedon Road

CM96JB

Atkins Crescent

CM96LQ

Wigmore Avenue

CM96QY

Sugar Mill Cottages

CM83JR

Holt Drive

CM83JX

Church Green

CM83LN

Church Close

CM83FZ

Heron Way

CM83PA

Buckleys Close

CM96GP

Lodge Road

CM96QU

Bumfords Lane

CM96QB

Ulting Lane

CM96RU

Little Baddow Road

CM96SR

Burnham Road

CM83LU

Back Lane

CM96QF

Maldon Road

CM96RT

Little Baddow Road

CM83ED

Braxted Road

CM83LG

Ishams Chase

CM96QZ

Ulting Lane

CM83JA

Hatfield Road

CM94SS

Maldon Road

CM96SW

Rectory Lane

CM96GT

Hazeleigh Hall Lane

CM96LW

Hoe Mill Road

CM96RP

Little Baddow Road

CM96RS

Stivvys Road

CM96LU

Manor Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.