About Wimbish Green

Wimbish Green is a small village located in Essex, England, within the postcode area CB10. The village is primarily residential, featuring a mix of traditional and modern housing. It is surrounded by the English countryside, offering a peaceful environment for its residents. The area is well-connected by road, making it accessible to nearby towns and cities. In terms of local amenities, Wimbish Green has a few essential services, including a local pub and a primary school. The village is close to larger towns such as Saffron Walden and Bishop's Stortford, which provide additional shopping and recreational options. The surrounding countryside is suitable for outdoor activities, including walking and cycling, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy the natural landscape.

School Ratings in Wimbish Green

Families in Wimbish Green have access to 14 local schools. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Wimbish Green

Homes sell for an average of £535K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £654K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Wimbish Green

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Wimbish Green, with 5 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Wimbish Green

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Wimbish Green among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Wimbish Green

Broadband services in Wimbish Green range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,175 sales

Average Price £535K
£1K — £9M
Detached £654K 882
Semi £422K 511
Terraced £365K 427
Flat £258K 179

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

13 Primary
1 Secondary
Wimbish Primary Academy Primary 0.8 miles Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Great Sampford Community Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles Thaxted Primary School Primary Good 3 miles Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy Primary Good 3.2 miles Katherine Semar Junior School Primary 3.9 miles Katherine Semar Infant School Primary 3.9 miles St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden Primary Good 4.2 miles Ashdon Primary School Primary Good 4.2 miles R A Butler Infant School Primary Good 4.3 miles R A Butler Junior School Primary Outstanding 4.3 miles Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School Primary 4.5 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Wimbish Green IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Wimbish Green experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
9/10
Education
9/10
Health
9/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
5/10
5,979 Children (0-15) 18%
19,180 Working Age 58%
9,797 Older (60+) 30%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 15.9% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Wimbish Green 60 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Wimbish Green is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

31 Violence & Sexual Offences
5 Anti-Social Behaviour
5 Criminal Damage & Arson
4 Shoplifting
4 Vehicle Crime
3 Other Theft
3 Other Crime
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Burglary
1 Drugs
1 Public Order
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Essex Clavering and Thaxted Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Newport (Essex) Train Station 5.3 miles
Great Chesterford Train Station 7.5 miles
Stansted Mountfitchet Train Station 8.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Tye Green 0.6 miles Tindon End 0.9 miles Wimbish 0.9 miles Radwinter 1.2 miles Howlett End 1.4 miles Maple End 1.4 miles Frogs' Green 1.8 miles Elder Street 2 miles Stocking Green 2 miles Boyton End 2.2 miles Great Sampford 2.5 miles Cole End 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Uttlesford
County Essex
Ward Saffron Walden Audley
Constituency Saffron Walden
Parish Saffron Walden
Region East of England

Streets in CB10 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Lane 6 Abbey Street 2 All Saints Close 1 Anso Road 3 Archer Road 1 Ash Green 1 Ashdon Road 14 Aspin Mews 1 B1053 1 Back Lane 1 Bardfield End Green Road 2 Barnards Court 1 Bartholomew Close 1 Bartlow Road 2 Bellingham Buildings 1 Birds Close 1 Bowsers Lane 1 Bradley Mews 1 Bridge Street 3 Brooke Avenue 1 Brookhampton Street 1 Buckenhoe Road 1 Bumpstead Road 1 Bush Lane 1 Butcher Row 2 Butcher's Hill 1 Butler's Lane 1 Butlers Lane 1 Byrds Farm Lane 1 Cambridge Road 1

Postcodes in CB10 50 shown View all postcodes

CB10 1AA CB10 1AD CB10 1AE CB10 1AF CB10 1AG CB10 1AH CB10 1AJ CB10 1AL CB10 1AN CB10 1AP CB10 1AQ CB10 1AR CB10 1AS CB10 1AT CB10 1AU CB10 1AW CB10 1AX CB10 1AY CB10 1AZ CB10 1BB CB10 1BD CB10 1BE CB10 1BG CB10 1BH CB10 1BJ CB10 1BN CB10 1BP CB10 1BQ CB10 1BS CB10 1BT CB10 1BU CB10 1BW CB10 1BX CB10 1BY CB10 1BZ CB10 1DA CB10 1DB CB10 1DE CB10 1DG CB10 1DH CB10 1DQ CB10 1DR CB10 1DS CB10 1DT CB10 1DX CB10 1DY CB10 1DZ CB10 1EA CB10 1EB CB10 1ED