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Wickham Bishops, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Wickham Bishops is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,788. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,788 Population 15/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$55,099 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,099 median income, 4.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$491,226 home value, $1,377/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Wickham Bishops

Wickham Bishops

Wickham Bishops is a village and civil parish in the Maldon district of Essex, England. It is located around three miles north of the town of Maldon and around two miles south-east of Witham, in whose post town it lies. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,910.

People

Population3,788
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,099
Per Capita$55,099
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

D
Home Value$491,226
Rent$1,377
Ownership77.0%
Housing Units1,515

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+43.1%

Community

Population3,788
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates51.7783°, 0.6682°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (823 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$55,099
Median Age48.5 years

About Wickham Bishops

Wickham Bishops is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,788. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Wickham Bishops has a population of 3,788 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 260.0 square miles. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (2.2%), with 1.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.3% of residents. 3.8% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

3,788
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above United Kingdom avg
260.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.3%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.7%

Social Characteristics

Wickham Bishops vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Wickham Bishops is $55,099, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,099 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,060, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 345 business establishments. 31.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Wickham Bishops vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$55,099
27% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$55,099
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)345

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.0%
Public Transit3.0%
Work from Home31.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Wickham Bishops is $491,226, 74% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,377 (18% above the national average of $1,163). 77.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,515 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$491,226
74% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,377
18% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.0%
Owner-Occupied77.0%
Renter-Occupied23.0%
Housing Units1,515

Property Tax

Wickham Bishops experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area260.0 sq mi (673.4 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates51.7783°N, 0.6682°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 81 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 68 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 102 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 79 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 142 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 147 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 75 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 82 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 87 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 145 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 92 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 145 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 122 km
Sep 6, 1993 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom M3.0 147 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 115 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 65 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 125 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 86 km
Feb 15, 1994 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom M2.9 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m - 106 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Wickham Bishops has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.2").

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25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25% below the national average of 33.7%. 43.1% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.4%
25% below United Kingdom avg
High School+43.1%
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area260.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.0%
Public Transit3.0%
Work from Home31.3%

Schools in Wickham Bishops

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Great Totham Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wickham Bishops

32 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
The Mix Radio 80s 1980s, 80s MP3 256 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
BBC Essex - UNKNOWN
ABC Oldies Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) 70's, 80's AAC+ 48 kbps
EKR Retro Rock 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
FunkURadio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
YellowTealPurple ambient, electronic OGG 65535 kbps
HearMe - Love songs love songs MP3
Radio Caroline North - AAC+ 52 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
Zero Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Alpha Wave Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 kbps
FUNKERFM world music AAC+ 128 kbps
City Sound pop MP3 128 kbps
Phoenix FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback - MP3 128 kbps
Sheppey FM 92.2 - MP3 256 kbps
Chelmsford Community Radio independent MP3 128 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford - MP3 128 kbps
Stomp Radio - MP3 128 kbps
NanoRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Colin Mogagabe - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Wickham Bishops

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alderford Water Mill
Braintree Museum
Burnham-on-Crouch and District Museum
Chelmsford Museum
Clifftown Telephone Museum
Coggeshall Museum
Colchester Castle
Colne Valley Railway
Combined Military Services Museum
Earls Colne Heritage Museum
East Anglian Railway Museum
Essex Police Museum
Flitch Way Railway Carriage Museum
Great Bardfield Cottage Museum
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6
Hollytrees Museum
Leigh Heritage Centre
Mangapp's Farm
Mersea Island Museum
Museum in the Park
Natural History Museum
Peter Edwards Library & Museum
Prittlewell Priory
Radio Caroline Ross Revenge
Restoration Shed
Ridgewell Airfield Museum
Roman Circus Visitor Centre
Sandford Mill Museum
Southchurch Hall
Southend Central Museum
Southend Pier Museum
Southend Pier Museum
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Museum
The Museum of Power
Tiptree Jam Museum
Warner Textile Archive

Libraries in Wickham Bishops

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARU Library0.0
Basildon Library0.0
Braintree Library0.0
Broomfield Library0.0
Burnham-on-Crouch Library0.0
Chelmsford Central Library0.0
Coggeshall Library0.0
Colchester Library0.0
Danbury Library0.0
Earls Colne Library0.0
Fryerns Library0.0
Galleywood Library0.0
Great Baddow Library0.0
Great Tarpots Library0.0
Great Wakering Library0.0
Hadleigh Library0.0
Halstead Library0.0
Hatfield Peverel Library0.0
Hockley Library0.0
Hullbridge Library0.0
Kelvedon Library0.0
Kent Elms Library0.0
Laindon Library0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Maldon Library0.0
North Melbourne Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Prettygate Library0.0
Rayleigh Library0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Sible Hedingham Library0.0
Silver End Library0.0
South Benfleet Library0.0
South Woodham Ferrers Library0.0
Southchurch Library0.0
Southminster Libary0.0
Springfield Library0.0
Stanway Library0.0
Stock Library0.0
The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library0.0
Thomas Plume's Library0.0
Thorpedene Library0.0
Tiptree Library0.0
Vange Library0.0
Warner Library0.0
West Mersea Library0.0
Westcliff Library0.0
Wickham Bishops Library0.0
Witham Library0.0
Writtle Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wickham Bishops

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barleylands Craft Village
Basildon Market
Chelmsford Market
Coggeshall Market
Rayleigh Lanes

Restaurants in Wickham Bishops

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Willow Room

Cafes in Wickham Bishops

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Braxted Bakery
Mrs Salisbury's Tea Room
Peartree Pantry

Golf Courses in Wickham Bishops

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Benton Hall Golf and Country Club

Breweries in Wickham Bishops

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Billericay Brewing Company
Chelmsford Brew Co Ltd
Courtyard Brewery
Crouch Vale Brewery
Crouch Vale Brewery
Felstar Brewery
Maldon Brewing Co
Mighty Oak Brewing Co. Ltd
Other Monkey Brewing
Pumphouse Brewery
Red Fox Brewery
Shalford Brewery
Viaduct Brewhouse
Wibblers Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Wickham Bishops

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Ski Resorts Near Wickham Bishops

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Wickham Bishops

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
Wattisham Airfield-Medium Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Audley End Airfield-Small Airport
Barling Airfield-Small Airport
Barnards Farm-Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalksole Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-Small Airport
Channel Gliding Club-Small Airport
Chatteris Airfield-Small Airport
Chelworth House Airstrip-Small Airport
Clacton Airfield-Small Airport
Clees Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crockham Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Crosbie Field UL-Small Airport
Crowfield Airfield-Small Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome-Small Airport
Debach Airfield-Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Earls Colne Airfield-Small Airport
East Haxted Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Egerton Airfield-Small Airport
Elmsett Airfield-Small Airport
Exning Airstrip-Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Fen End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fowlmere Airfield-Small Airport
Fridd Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frinsted Airstrip-Small Airport
Gerpins Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Wickham Bishops

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Great Totham Stores and Post Office

Treatment Centers in Wickham Bishops

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blackberry Clinic
Hey Baby
Open Road
Perry Clayman Project
Thorpdene clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wickham Bishops

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Bartholomew's Church
St Peter's

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wickham Bishops

What is the population of Wickham Bishops?

Wickham Bishops has a population of 3,788 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 260.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Wickham Bishops expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,099, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $491,226 (74% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,377 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wickham Bishops?

Wickham Bishops has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wickham Bishops?

Wickham Bishops has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,060. There are 345 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wickham Bishops?

The median home value in Wickham Bishops is $491,226. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,377. The homeownership rate is 77.0%.

How are the schools in Wickham Bishops?

25.4% of adults in Wickham Bishops hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.1% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Wickham Bishops?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Wickham Bishops is 2.2% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 98.3% of residents speak only English at home. 3.8% of the population are military veterans. 4.8% of residents have a disability.

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