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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

CO50UA

Perry Road

CO19BW

Church Mews

CO19RY

Church Mews

CO50AL

Anchor Road

CO50AU

Coriander Road

CO50GB

Frost Drive

CO50JL

Grove Road

CO50LD

Church Mews

CO50LW

Rowan Chase

CO50GA

Elizabeth Drive

CO50JH

Barbrook Lane

CO50HG

New Road

CO50PT

Maldon Road

CO50UE

Pennsylvania Lane

CO50UU

Honeybee Grove

CO50BL

Station Road

CO50EG

Pit Lane

CO50FL

Gladstone Court

CO50NF

Oak Road

CO19AS

Tiptree

CO50LF

Mill Walk

CO50PN

Maldon Road

CO50QH

West End Road

CO50SE

Quince Court

CO50SN

Church Mews

CO50UW

Heathland Avenue

CO50DD

Elton Walk

CO50DH

Downton Walk

CO50QP

Wilkin Drive

CO50RF

Factory Hill

CO50UL

Grange Road

CO51AL

Church Mews

CO50PA

Maldon Road

CO50PH

Maldon Road

CO50RQ

Factory Hill

CO50AF

Station Road

CO50DZ

Heaton Way

CO59YA

Church Mews

CO50HB

Church Road

CO50HS

Newbridge Road

CO50NX

Chestnut Way

CO50PJ

Hall Road

CO50PP

Simpsons Lane

CO50RE

Honey Lane

CO50SW

Rectory Road

CO50DU

Talisman Walk

CO50HT

Churchill Road

CO50LA

Church Road

CO50NA

Oak Road

CO50QF

Brook Meadows

CO50QG

Grange Road

CO50AA

Morley Road

CO50BW

Maldon Road

CO50EF

Barbrook Lane

CO50JT

Meadowview

CO50LE

Mill Close

CO50TD

Glebe Road

CO50AX

Saffron Way

CO50LG

Church Road

CO50TR

The Cut

CO19RB

Church Mews

CO19YE

Church Mews

CO50BH

Surrey Lane

CO50DB

Bedford Close

CO50EU

Colchester Road

CO50HU

Gager Drive

CO50LR

Vine Road

CO50TL

Ransom Road

CO19TZ

Church Mews

CO50ET

Colchester Road

CO50FE

Warren Lingley Way

CO50GL

Ager Avenue

CO50GW

Park Drive

CO50NW

Walnut Tree Way

CO50PQ

Maldon Road

CO51AU

Tiptree

CO50EY

Vallis Way

CO50FN

Bokhara Close

CO50LL

Maldon Road

CO50LY

Kelvedon Road

CO50LZ

Windmill Green Place

CO50ST

Tiptree

CO50SZ

Glebe Road

CO50GZ

Silverthorn Close

CO50NH

Walnut Tree Way

CO50NZ

Chestnut Way

CO50QD

Rosemary Close

CO50TN

Maldon Road

CO51AS

Tiptree

CO19ZB

Tiptree

CO50SP

Tarragon Close

CO50AY

Saffron Way

CO50BB

Station Road

CO50BJ

Hall Road

CO50DS

Heycroft Way

CO50LQ

Millwrights

CO50BP

Bainbridge Drive

CO50JE

Grove Road

CO50UG

Grange Road

CO19FN

Church Mews

Data Sources

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