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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

CM83JQ

Langford Road

CM83JW

Mope Lane

CM83LZ

Kelvedon Road

CM83NL

The Street

CM96TJ

Chelmsford Road

CM83JH

Wickham Hall Lane

CM83LT

Grange Road

CM83NW

Maypole Road

CM96FR

John Thresh Way

CM83JD

Station Road

CM83NB

Tiptree Road

CM83LW

Wooldridge Place

CM96SL

Lodge Road

CM83LA

Church Road

CM96GQ

Palmer Lane

CM96QX

Brockley Cottages

CM96SX

Post Office Road

CM83JP

Mope Lane

CM83LS

Roots Lane

CM96TA

Conduit Lane

CM83LF

Carters Lane

CM83NE

Wellands Close

CM96LT

Curling Tye Lane

CM96QD

Wickham Bishops and Woodham

CM96SY

Post Office Road

CM96TL

Marlpits Road

CM83GB

Rosina Place

CM83NN

The Street

CM96RN

Old London Road

CM96ZJ

Crouchmans Farm Road

CM83JS

Leigh Drive

CM96SD

Little London Lane

CM96TE

Bryant's Lane

CM83FF

Paddock Chase

CM83FW

Witham Road

CM96QG

Baytree Cottages

CM96SN

Maldon Road

CM83EU

Witham Road

CM94SU

Langford Road

CM96UA

Hughes Lane

CM83NH

Beech Green

CM96QR

Ulting Hall Road

CM83LR

Longmeads

CM83ND

Byron Drive

CM96SF

Whitegates

CM96SU

Falkland Green

CM96TQ

Southend Road

CM83JF

Station Road

CM83LL

Braxted Road

CM96QP

Ashfield Farm Road

CM96RG

Brook Close

CM36QY

Goat House Lane

CM96TD

Brook Cottages

CM83JB

Station Road

CM83LB

Green Man Lane

CM96RQ

Top Road

CM96ZE

Limebrook Way

CM83LD

Kelvedon Road

CM96GY

Manor Road

CM96LS

Blue Mills Lane

CM83JN

Station Road

CM34BZ

Bassetts Lane

CM83NG

Birch Rise

CM96DT

Mason Drive

CM96GH

Manor Road

CM96PY

Mead Pastures

CM83NT

Arbour Lane

CM96SJ

Lodge Road

CM36QS

Burnham Road

CM83JL

Station Road

CM96SA

Little Baddow Road

CM96TB

Bryants Lane

CM83NU

School Road

CM94ST

Witham Road

CM96PZ

Maldon Road

CM96QS

Bumfords Lane

CM96RL

Old London Road

Data Sources

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