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About

Tiptree ward sits in the northwestern part of the Colchester borough, characterised by a mix of residential development and surrounding agricultural land. The area is centred around the larger village of Tiptree, which functions as a significant local service hub with its own high street and community facilities. The ward's landscape transitions from built-up areas to open farmland, reflecting its position within a more rural part of the borough.

The area is widely associated with Wilkin & Sons, a major preserves manufacturer established in the village during the 1880s. This longstanding connection to fruit cultivation and jam production has historically shaped local identity. Residential neighbourhoods are complemented by areas of green space, including playing fields and smaller parks that serve the local population.

Area overview

On average Tiptree has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tiptree is £54,325 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 9,628 people, with a population density of about 1,005.3 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Tiptree Population

9,628

Population density

1,005.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.71(-31%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.26(-33%)

Public order

3.95(-23%)

Other theft

3.32(-39%)

Anti-social behaviour

3.22(-72%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

9,030

93.78%

Other White

230

2.39%

Irish

0.62%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.38%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.37%

Total population: 9,629

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,841

22.78%

No qualifications

1,639

20.28%

Level 3 (A level)

1,403

17.36%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,295

16.02%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,085

13.42%

Total 16+ residents: 8,082

Housing

Owns outright

1,924

46.78%

Owns with a mortgage

1,373

33.38%

Private landlord or letting agency

402

9.77%

Social rents from council

160

3.89%

Other forms of private rent

120

2.92%

Total households: 4,113

Property prices in Tiptree

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £362,000 in Tiptree area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	5	£172,500	£137,200	£158,000	£176,000	£201,200
Semi-Detached	74	£345,000	£271,150	£318,500	£365,000	£418,750
Terraced	26	£305,000	£232,500	£276,250	£338,125	£421,250
Detached	76	£438,750	£287,000	£381,250	£526,250	£707,500

10 years median price trend in Tiptree

All postcodes in Tiptree

CO50BW

Maldon Road

CO19ZT

Tiptree

CO19TU

Church Mews

CO50UG

Grange Road

CO50NH

Walnut Tree Way

CO50DG

Heycroft Way

CO50PD

Peakes Close

CO50TQ

Church Road

CO50QX

Holbrooke Walk

CO19WF

Church Mews

CO50FU

Damson Close

CO19RY

Church Mews

CO50AS

Coriander Road

CO50JP

Grove Road

CO19RB

Church Mews

CO50QQ

Grange Road

CO50TR

The Cut

CO50EJ

Maypole Road

CO50EW

Maypole Road

CO50JA

Newbridge Road

CO50RQ

Factory Hill

CO19BW

Church Mews

CO50LP

Queensway

CO50SE

Quince Court

CO50DJ

St Jean Walk

CO50DA

Green Lane

CO19AJ

Tiptree

CO50DU

Talisman Walk

CO50LW

Rowan Chase

CO50UN

Grange Road

CO50GS

Archer Crescent

CO50FD

Millfields

CO50NA

Oak Road

CO50QR

Hall Road

CO50ER

Colchester Road

CO50FR

Honey Lane

CO50BA

Firs Road

CO19AQ

Church Mews

CO50NJ

Maple Leaf

CO50BE

Bull Lane

CO50PP

Simpsons Lane

CO50HB

Church Road

CO50JY

Bladon Close

CO50NL

Walnut Tree Way

CO50TT

Maldon Road

CO50LE

Mill Close

CO50UU

Honeybee Grove

CO50TE

Thyme Road

CO50NR

Cedar Avenue

CO51AL

Church Mews

CO50AA

Morley Road

CO50HA

Caxton Close

CO50TP

Holly Way

CO50LN

Vine Road

CO50AE

Cherry Chase

CO50DZ

Heaton Way

CO19ZE

Tiptree

CO50UW

Heathland Avenue

CO50HR

Chapel Lane

CO50QN

West End Road

CO19EL

Church Mews

CO19AH

Tiptree

CO50LD

Church Mews

CO50QE

Priory Road

CO50GW

Park Drive

CO50EG

Pit Lane

CO50AB

Church Road

CO50SH

Powell Close

CO50BB

Station Road

CO50GF

Jubilee Close

CO50GJ

Mountbatten Road

CO50HW

New Road

CO50HF

The Centre

CO50GZ

Silverthorn Close

CO50PH

Maldon Road

CO50XA

Rosemary Crescent

CO50HQ

New Road

CO50RD

Chapel Road

CO19WG

Church Mews

CO19ZB

Tiptree

CO50JH

Barbrook Lane

CO50FE

Warren Lingley Way

CO19PY

Church Mews

CO50NP

Cedar Avenue

CO50LZ

Windmill Green Place

CO50RA

Chapel Road

CO50TY

Blue Road

CO19YA

Church Mews

CO50LX

Kelvedon Road

CO50SZ

Glebe Road

CO50QU

Tawell Mews

CO50JJ

Grove Road

CO50RB

Bird Lane

CO50NG

Walnut Tree Way

CO19AS

Tiptree

CO50UT

Grange Road

CO19JR

Church Mews

CO50PB

Birkin Close

CO51AN

Church Mews

CO50NT

Lansdowne Close

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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