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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

CO50LD

Church Mews

CO50FY

Albaney Terrace

CO50UT

Grange Road

CO50LG

Church Road

CO19WF

Church Mews

CO50PA

Maldon Road

CO50AD

Station Road

CO50RG

Honey Lane

CO19TT

Church Mews

CO50TX

Blue Road

CO50EN

Maypole Road

CO50PL

Windmill View

CO50BB

Station Road

CO50GN

Meadowsweet Way

CO50HA

Caxton Close

CO50BJ

Hall Road

CO50DL

Muscade Close

CO50HE

Hutchinson Close

CO50TD

Glebe Road

CO50PH

Maldon Road

CO50PP

Simpsons Lane

CO50JS

Birchwood Close

CO19EU

Church Mews

CO50HP

Chapel Road

CO50QQ

Grange Road

CO51AN

Church Mews

CO50HX

Newbridge Road

CO51AL

Church Mews

CO50SW

Rectory Road

CO50LP

Queensway

CO50LU

Kelvedon Road

CO50FU

Damson Close

CO50EP

Maypole Road

CO50HG

New Road

CO50AU

Coriander Road

CO50QS

Hall Road

CO50DZ

Heaton Way

CO51AH

Church Mews

CO50QN

West End Road

CO50HN

New Road

CO50NQ

Willow Walk

CO50ED

Barbrook Lane

CO19AT

Tiptree

CO50FP

Salis Close

CO50TN

Maldon Road

CO50RB

Bird Lane

CO50ER

Colchester Road

CO50TQ

Church Road

CO50PQ

Maldon Road

CO50RF

Factory Hill

CO50SU

Church Road

CO50NW

Walnut Tree Way

CO50GZ

Silverthorn Close

CO50AQ

Cherry Chase

CO19EL

Church Mews

CO19AR

Tiptree

CO50UL

Grange Road

CO50NX

Chestnut Way

CO50BS

Anchor Road

CO50NY

Almond Close

CO19ZF

Tiptree

CO50EL

Maypole Road

CO19QN

Tiptree

CO50RD

Chapel Road

CO50ES

Messing Road

CO50FZ

Apricot Mews

CO50LN

Vine Road

CO50RQ

Factory Hill

CO50JD

Harrington Close

CO50DD

Elton Walk

CO50EW

Maypole Road

CO50HD

Brendon Court

CO50JZ

Kings Court

CO50DN

Heycroft Way

CO19RB

Church Mews

CO19ZT

Tiptree

CO50NH

Walnut Tree Way

CO50AY

Saffron Way

CO50TJ

Church Road

CO50QG

Grange Road

Data Sources

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