Wellands, Wickham Bishops, Witham
House prices, sold prices and local information for CM8 3NF.
At a glance
25 property sales on Wellands, Wickham Bishops, Witham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £748,750. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £615,591. Average sale prices rose from £629,600 in 2016 to £748,750 in 2026 (+19%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 112% above the Witham average of £354,012 over the same period. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Wellands compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CM8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £615,591 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £489,333 | 28 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on Wellands
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagers, 24, Wellands CM8 3NF | 11 Feb 2026 | £940,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Wellands CM8 3NF | 27 Jan 2026 | £557,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Wellands CM8 3NF | 28 Aug 2024 | £580,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Wellands CM8 3NF | 20 Dec 2023 | £436,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Wellands CM8 3NF | 10 Nov 2023 | £480,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Wellands CM8 3NF | 22 Jun 2023 | £700,001 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Wellands CM8 3NF | 31 May 2023 | £391,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Wellands CM8 3NF | 28 Feb 2023 | £467,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Wellands CM8 3NF | 21 Feb 2023 | £555,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Wellands CM8 3NF | 21 Dec 2022 | £1,235,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 44, Wellands CM8 3NF | 3 Oct 2022 | £625,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Wellands CM8 3NF | 25 Oct 2021 | £700,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Wellands CM8 3NF | 11 Jun 2021 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Wellands CM8 3NF | 25 May 2021 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Wellands CM8 3NF | 25 Mar 2021 | £550,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Wellands CM8 3NF | 8 Mar 2021 | £515,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 41, Wellands CM8 3NF | 14 Dec 2020 | £490,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Ochwurin, 12A, Wellands CM8 3NF | 10 Dec 2020 | £515,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Wellands CM8 3NF | 27 Oct 2020 | £544,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, Wellands CM8 3NF | 27 Oct 2020 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Wellands CM8 3NF | 2 Apr 2019 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Wagers, 24, Wellands CM8 3NF | 28 Jul 2017 | £670,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Wellands CM8 3NF | 13 Feb 2017 | £970,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Haven, 15, Wellands CM8 3NF | 24 Oct 2016 | £845,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Wellands CM8 3NF | 30 Jun 2016 | £715,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Wellands CM8 3NF | 25 May 2016 | £700,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Wellands CM8 3NF | 11 Feb 2016 | £463,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Wellands CM8 3NF | 11 Jan 2016 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Wagers, 24, Wellands | £670,000 (Jul 2017) → £940,000 (Feb 2026) | +40% over 9 yrs |
| 1, Wellands | £560,000 (Jun 2021) → £557,500 (Jan 2026) | +-0% over 5 yrs |
| 20, Wellands | £391,000 (May 2023) → £436,000 (Dec 2023) | +12% over under a year |
| 26, Wellands | £467,000 (Feb 2023) → £480,000 (Nov 2023) | +3% over under a year |
| 2, Wellands | £970,000 (Feb 2017) → £1,235,000 (Dec 2022) | +27% over 6 yrs |
| 42, Wellands | £415,000 (Apr 2019) → £560,000 (May 2021) | +35% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Wellands
Crime
3 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wellands in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wellands is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The lower River Chelmer, including the River Ter and brooks around Sandon Flood alert area
- The River Blackwater from Braintree to Langford Flood warning area
- The Rivers Pant, Blackwater and Brain Flood alert area
- The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Wellands
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Totham Primary School 431 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School 356 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Howbridge Infant School 265 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School 201 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Chipping Hill Primary School 421 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Lift Maltings 787 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.9 mi |
| Witham Oaks Academy 290 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Acorn Infant Academy 196 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 2.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Witham (Essex) station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
- Hatfield Peverel station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
- Kelvedon station 4.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Snows Corner (SE-bound, Witham Rd) 4 min walk
- Snows Corner (NW-bound, Witham Rd) 4 min walk
- Snows Corner (N-bound, The Street) 4 min walk
- Snows Corner (S-bound, The Street) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Fern House Surgery
Fern House, 125-129 Newland Street, Witham · 1.7 mi - Witham Health Centre
4 Mayland Road, Witham · 1.7 mi - Collingwood Road Surgery
40 Collingwood Road, Witham · 2.0 mi - Douglas Grove Surgery
Douglas Grove, Witham · 2.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 87.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 866 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 32.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,082 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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- Braintree Road£201k
- Broadway£243k
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