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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
41
Deprivation level
4/10
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
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

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 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)

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
Semi-Detached74£345,000
Terraced26£305,000
Detached76£438,750

10 years median price trend in Tiptree

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

All postcodes in Tiptree

CO50LA

Church Road

CO50PU

Maldon Road

CO50PA

Maldon Road

CO19EU

Church Mews

CO50GY

Peartree Court

CO50DR

Eleanor Walk

CO50PR

Stone Lane

CO50RW

Tew Close

CO50SF

Shelley Avenue

CO50LQ

Millwrights

CO50JB

Grove Road

CO50HU

Gager Drive

CO50JR

Birchwood Way

CO50AF

Station Road

CO50AJ

Station Road

CO50TS

Maldon Road

CO19AL

Tiptree

CO50BT

Francis Close

CO50BD

Spring Road

CO50EA

Green Lane

CO50SU

Church Road

CO50RF

Factory Hill

CO19YE

Church Mews

CO50LL

Maldon Road

CO50DD

Elton Walk

CO50GN

Meadowsweet Way

CO50QP

Wilkin Drive

CO19YB

Church Mews

CO50TG

Church Road

CO50AW

Church Road

CO50RG

Honey Lane

CO19AT

Tiptree

CO50NU

Keeble Close

CO50LF

Mill Walk

CO50FZ

Apricot Mews

CO50PQ

Maldon Road

CO50PJ

Hall Road

CO50NE

Oak Road

CO50JG

Grove Road

CO50QG

Grange Road

CO50UH

Grange Road

CO50EX

Colchester Road

CO51AH

Church Mews

CO50FF

Brock Close

CO50AQ

Cherry Chase

CO50SX

Rectory Road

CO19ZF

Tiptree

CO50HL

Elwin Road

CO50TB

Glebe Road

CO50PL

Windmill View

CO50AZ

Station Road

CO19TZ

Church Mews

CO50DB

Bedford Close

CO50FS

Greengage Close

CO50QW

Southgate Crescent

CO19AE

Tiptree

CO50SL

Wadley Close

CO50TD

Glebe Road

CO50TX

Blue Road

CO50ET

Colchester Road

CO50HP

Chapel Road

CO50EF

Barbrook Lane

CO19AA

Tiptree

CO50DL

Muscade Close

CO50BL

Station Road

CO50PX

Kiltie Road

CO50JD

Harrington Close

CO50EE

Barbrook Lane

CO50FH

Ketley Close

CO50BN

Maldon Road

CO50NS

Oak Road

CO50PN

Maldon Road

CO50BP

Bainbridge Drive

CO50TH

Pierce Glade

CO50GE

Hull Drive

CO50LH

Stores Lane

CO50SB

Tudwick Road

CO50JU

Winston Avenue

CO50SQ

Luther Drive

CO50LY

Kelvedon Road

CO59YX

Tiptree

CO50BJ

Hall Road

CO50AP

Anchor Road

CO50EP

Maypole Road

CO50LS

Kingsway

CO50SW

Rectory Road

CO50NF

Oak Road

CO59FP

Church Mews

CO50TA

Rosemary Crescent

CO50PG

Maldon Road

CO50DN

Heycroft Way

CO50AT

Chervil Close

CO50LU

Kelvedon Road

CO50ND

Townsend Road

CO50TL

Ransom Road

CO19UR

Church Mews

CO50EH

Maypole Road

CO59YA

Church Mews

CO19QN

Tiptree

CO50AH

Gorse Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.