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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 47 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
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tiptree Population
9,628
Population density
1,005.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.59(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.3(-17%)
Other theft
3.84(-31%)
Public order
3.84(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.64(-68%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,030
93.78%
Other White
230
2.39%
Irish
60
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.37%
Total population: 9,629

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 192 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 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
Detached82£438,750
Flats7£176,000
Semi-Detached77£355,000
Terraced26£306,000

10 years median price trend in Tiptree

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

All postcodes in Tiptree

CO50AQ

Cherry Chase

CO19AA

Tiptree

CO51AH

Church Mews

CO50HQ

New Road

CO50GD

Holgate Lane

CO50JD

Harrington Close

CO19ZU

Tiptree

CO50AB

Church Road

CO50JX

Blenheim Way

CO50PR

Stone Lane

CO50SL

Wadley Close

CO19AH

Tiptree

CO19ZF

Tiptree

CO50AN

Gladstone Road

CO50DR

Eleanor Walk

CO50HE

Hutchinson Close

CO19AT

Tiptree

CO50LN

Vine Road

CO50RB

Bird Lane

CO50SF

Shelley Avenue

CO50AT

Chervil Close

CO50BS

Anchor Road

CO50HJ

New Road

CO50FW

Raspberry Fields

CO50JP

Grove Road

CO50NP

Cedar Avenue

CO50QQ

Grange Road

CO50QW

Southgate Crescent

CO59YX

Tiptree

CO19AQ

Church Mews

CO50AR

Sage Walk

CO50BN

Maldon Road

CO50FF

Brock Close

CO50PL

Windmill View

CO50SB

Tudwick Road

CO50TS

Maldon Road

CO50UD

Grange Road

CO50UP

Mynott Court

CO50DT

Talisman Close

CO50FD

Millfields

CO50QR

Hall Road

CO19AJ

Tiptree

CO50FP

Salis Close

CO50FZ

Apricot Mews

CO50GG

Legion Way

CO50HF

The Centre

CO50LP

Queensway

CO50EB

Arnold Villas

CO50HR

Chapel Lane

CO50HW

New Road

CO19UR

Church Mews

CO50AJ

Station Road

CO50ED

Barbrook Lane

CO50FJ

Cherry Chase

CO50NS

Oak Road

CO50NY

Almond Close

CO59SX

Kelvedon Road

CO19JR

Church Mews

CO50DG

Heycroft Way

CO50QS

Hall Road

CO50TJ

Church Road

CO19PT

Church Mews

CO19YA

Church Mews

CO50LB

Primrose Lane

CO50TQ

Church Road

CO50UT

Grange Road

CO50AP

Anchor Road

CO50DP

Eleanor Close

CO50FQ

Berryfield Close

CO50JJ

Grove Road

CO50RG

Honey Lane

CO50FG

Olley Walk

CO50ND

Townsend Road

CO50PB

Birkin Close

CO50PD

Peakes Close

CO50BU

Brookland

CO50EW

Maypole Road

CO50GY

Peartree Court

CO50HL

Elwin Road

CO50QX

Holbrooke Walk

CO50RZ

Tiffin Drive

CO50TH

Pierce Glade

CO50TY

Blue Road

CO50UN

Grange Road

CO51AN

Church Mews

CO50TG

Church Road

CO19ZT

Tiptree

CO50BD

Spring Road

CO50JG

Grove Road

CO50JU

Winston Avenue

CO50PW

Orchard Mews

CO50TP

Holly Way

CO19AF

Tiptree

CO19AU

Tiptree

CO19QN

Tiptree

CO50GE

Hull Drive

CO50HA

Caxton Close

CO50SH

Powell Close

CO59FP

Church Mews

CO50EL

Maypole Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.