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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

CO50NE

Oak Road

CO50LJ

Kelvedon Road

CO50TA

Rosemary Crescent

CO50UB

Perry Road

CO50EJ

Maypole Road

CO50HH

Seldon Road

CO50RA

Chapel Road

CO50RW

Tew Close

CO51AA

Church Mews

CO50AZ

Station Road

CO50DA

Green Lane

CO50FU

Damson Close

CO50GN

Meadowsweet Way

CO50JY

Bladon Close

CO50QE

Priory Road

CO50TB

Glebe Road

CO19TT

Church Mews

CO50HX

Newbridge Road

CO50HZ

Newbridge Road

CO50RD

Chapel Road

CO19PY

Church Mews

CO19ZE

Tiptree

CO50AE

Cherry Chase

CO50HN

New Road

CO50LS

Kingsway

CO50NJ

Maple Leaf

CO50TF

Fennel Close

CO50DJ

St Jean Walk

CO50EP

Maypole Road

CO50JS

Birchwood Close

CO50LX

Kelvedon Road

CO50PX

Kiltie Road

CO50SU

Church Road

CO50FY

Albaney Terrace

CO50AD

Station Road

CO50JR

Birchwood Way

CO50SX

Rectory Road

CO19YB

Church Mews

CO19ZP

Tiptree

CO19UQ

Church Mews

CO50BA

Firs Road

CO50EX

Colchester Road

CO50TT

Maldon Road

CO50UH

Grange Road

CO19AE

Tiptree

CO19QF

Church Mews

CO50BX

Clarkesmead

CO50DW

Carolina Way

CO50ES

Messing Road

CO50JN

Grosvenor Close

CO50NU

Keeble Close

CO50QJ

Spring Path

CO50TX

Blue Road

CO19LT

Church Mews

CO19TU

Church Mews

CO50AH

Gorse Lane

CO50BT

Francis Close

CO50DE

Green Lane

CO50NG

Walnut Tree Way

CO50XA

Rosemary Crescent

CO50BG

Lavender Close

CO50DN

Heycroft Way

CO50DX

Globe Walk

CO50EH

Maypole Road

CO50GS

Archer Crescent

CO50JB

Grove Road

CO50UX

Tiptree

CO19EU

Church Mews

CO50DL

Muscade Close

CO50EN

Maypole Road

CO50NL

Walnut Tree Way

CO19YD

Church Mews

CO50HD

Brendon Court

CO50AS

Coriander Road

CO50EA

Green Lane

CO50FH

Ketley Close

CO50NN

Elm Close

CO50PU

Maldon Road

CO50QN

West End Road

CO19AL

Tiptree

CO50AW

Church Road

CO50PY

Bassingham Crescent

CO19BB

Church Mews

CO50HP

Chapel Road

CO50NQ

Willow Walk

CO50FR

Honey Lane

CO50GJ

Mountbatten Road

CO50JZ

Kings Court

CO50LT

Vine Road

CO50NB

Rookery Lane

CO19EL

Church Mews

CO50DF

Wood View

CO50ER

Colchester Road

CO50FS

Greengage Close

CO50GF

Jubilee Close

CO50AG

Cherry Chase

CO50BE

Bull Lane

CO50LH

Stores Lane

CO50TE

Thyme Road

CO50TU

Pennsylvania Lane

Data Sources

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