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About

Tiptree is a village situated in the Colchester borough, located approximately ten miles south of the city centre. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older housing and newer developments, set amidst the agricultural land characteristic of this part of Essex. Local commerce is centred along the main roads, serving the community's everyday needs.

The area is internationally associated with Wilkin & Sons, a jam manufacturer established here in the late 19th century. The presence of the company's orchards and factory has significantly shaped the local landscape and economy. This connection is evident in the Tiptree Jam Museum and the surrounding fruit farms that define much of the rural outskirts.

Area overview

On average Tiptree has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tiptree is £52,857 per year. There are 5 schools in Tiptree: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tiptree is home to around 8,088 people, with a population density of about 970.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tiptree Population
8,088
Population density
970.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.64(-31%)
Public order
4.33(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.08(-36%)
Shoplifting
3.34(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.34(-71%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,568
93.55%
Other White
200
2.47%
Irish
50
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
31
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.37%
Total population: 8,090

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,515
22.26%
No qualifications
1,463
21.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,174
17.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,027
15.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
912
13.4%
Total 16+ residents: 6,807

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,676
47.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,082
30.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
376
10.63%
Social rents from council
157
4.44%
Other forms of private rent
115
3.25%
Total households: 3,538

Property prices in Tiptree

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 in Tiptree area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tiptree 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 Tiptree over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats5£172,500
Detached53£450,000
Semi-Detached58£338,500
Terraced19£305,000

10 years median price trend in Tiptree

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tiptree.

All postcodes in Tiptree

CO50JG

Grove Road

CO50HU

Gager Drive

CO50TG

Church Road

CO50LW

Rowan Chase

CO50NN

Elm Close

CO50PJ

Hall Road

CO19AF

Tiptree

CO50FJ

Cherry Chase

CO50HF

The Centre

CO50BX

Clarkesmead

CO50UA

Perry Road

CO50PU

Maldon Road

CO50QD

Rosemary Close

CO50QT

Surrey Lane

CO50SZ

Glebe Road

CO50JL

Grove Road

CO50LX

Kelvedon Road

CO51AU

Tiptree

CO50PR

Stone Lane

CO19YE

Church Mews

CO19AQ

Church Mews

CO19AS

Tiptree

CO50UN

Grange Road

CO19AJ

Tiptree

CO19LT

Church Mews

CO50BG

Lavender Close

CO50LZ

Windmill Green Place

CO50ET

Colchester Road

CO50DW

Carolina Way

CO50TL

Ransom Road

CO50FQ

Berryfield Close

CO19BW

Church Mews

CO50LH

Stores Lane

CO50AL

Anchor Road

CO50PW

Orchard Mews

CO50FD

Millfields

CO50UU

Honeybee Grove

CO50PD

Peakes Close

CO50QJ

Spring Path

CO50LE

Mill Close

CO51AA

Church Mews

CO50NZ

Chestnut Way

CO50ND

Townsend Road

CO19YD

Church Mews

CO50AE

Cherry Chase

CO50LL

Maldon Road

CO50TT

Maldon Road

CO50TF

Fennel Close

CO50SP

Tarragon Close

CO50NB

Rookery Lane

CO50FW

Raspberry Fields

CO50EB

Arnold Villas

CO50EF

Barbrook Lane

CO50HZ

Newbridge Road

CO59FP

Church Mews

CO50EA

Green Lane

CO50TH

Pierce Glade

CO50HB

Church Road

CO50PT

Maldon Road

CO50NU

Keeble Close

CO50EU

Colchester Road

CO19AH

Tiptree

CO50RA

Chapel Road

CO50BW

Maldon Road

CO50JP

Grove Road

CO50FS

Greengage Close

CO50AX

Saffron Way

CO50DH

Downton Walk

CO50TY

Blue Road

CO50DG

Heycroft Way

CO50UP

Mynott Court

CO50AA

Morley Road

CO50SE

Quince Court

CO50JN

Grosvenor Close

CO50DS

Heycroft Way

CO50DF

Wood View

CO50HW

New Road

CO50SX

Rectory Road

CO19AL

Tiptree

CO50FR

Honey Lane

CO50EJ

Maypole Road

CO19TZ

Church Mews

CO50HQ

New Road

CO50UB

Perry Road

CO19AU

Tiptree

CO50BA

Firs Road

CO50AZ

Station Road

CO19PT

Church Mews

CO50DU

Talisman Walk

CO50RE

Honey Lane

CO50NE

Oak Road

CO50DA

Green Lane

CO50SB

Tudwick Road

CO50QR

Hall Road

CO50TU

Pennsylvania Lane

CO50DJ

St Jean Walk

CO50BT

Francis Close

CO50AJ

Station Road

CO50LR

Vine Road

CO50BE

Bull Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.