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About Wiggens Green
Wiggens Green is a small village located in Essex, England, within the CB9 postcode area. The village is primarily residential, featuring a mix of traditional and modern homes. The surrounding countryside offers a pleasant backdrop, with fields and greenery that provide opportunities for outdoor activities.
Local amenities in Wiggens Green are limited, but nearby towns offer a range of shops and services. The village is well-connected by road, making it easy to access larger towns and cities in the region. Wiggens Green is suitable for those seeking a quiet place to live while still being within reach of more urban facilities.
School Ratings in Wiggens Green
There are 19 schools in and around Wiggens Green. Churchill Special Free School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 14 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Wiggens Green
The average property price is £310K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £224K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Wiggens Green
Recorded crime levels are broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Wiggens Green, with 16 recorded incidents in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Wiggens Green
Wiggens Green sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.
Healthcare in Wiggens Green
There are 2 GP surgeries within three miles of Wiggens Green, the nearest being Unity Healthcare (1.4 miles away).
Local Data for Wiggens Green
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Property Prices 4,246 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the CB9 postcode area.
Household Income in Wiggens Green ONS 2023
The average total household income in Wiggens Green is approximately £55,819 a year before tax, in line with the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £41,107. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £41,107.
Businesses in Wiggens Green ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,054 active businesses based in Wiggens Green, around 31 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 87% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 13 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Wiggens Green IMD 2025
Wiggens Green sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.
Crime in Wiggens Green 179 crimes · April 2026
Reported crime levels in Wiggens Green sit broadly in line with national averages for a town of this size. Violence & sexual offences accounts for the largest share of recorded offences. The profile is typical of a well-populated area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 2 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Wiggens Green
Of the 13,872 households in and around Wiggens Green, 64% are owned, 19% are socially rented and 17% are privately rented. Home ownership here is in line with the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Wiggens Green.