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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

CO50NN

Elm Close

CO50BX

Clarkesmead

CO50JX

Blenheim Way

CO50TN

Maldon Road

CO50JT

Meadowview

CO50DX

Globe Walk

CO50GG

Legion Way

CO50LR

Vine Road

CO50EN

Maypole Road

CO50FP

Salis Close

CO50EY

Vallis Way

CO50RS

Wilkin Drive

CO19PT

Church Mews

CO50JL

Grove Road

CO50PW

Orchard Mews

CO50FY

Albaney Terrace

CO50DH

Downton Walk

CO50HJ

New Road

CO50NX

Chestnut Way

CO50TJ

Church Road

CO50JZ

Kings Court

CO50ED

Barbrook Lane

CO19LT

Church Mews

CO50LG

Church Road

CO50AR

Sage Walk

CO50UA

Perry Road

CO51AA

Church Mews

CO50LJ

Kelvedon Road

CO50FQ

Berryfield Close

CO50JS

Birchwood Close

CO50NZ

Chestnut Way

CO50QF

Brook Meadows

CO50UD

Grange Road

CO50FW

Raspberry Fields

CO50DW

Carolina Way

CO50QJ

Spring Path

CO50JE

Grove Road

CO50GL

Ager Avenue

CO59SX

Kelvedon Road

CO19UQ

Church Mews

CO50HS

Newbridge Road

CO50BH

Surrey Lane

CO50HH

Seldon Road

CO50FN

Bokhara Close

CO50DF

Wood View

CO50TF

Fennel Close

CO50UE

Pennsylvania Lane

CO50AY

Saffron Way

CO50QT

Surrey Lane

CO50FL

Gladstone Court

CO51AS

Tiptree

CO19YD

Church Mews

CO50AD

Station Road

CO50DS

Heycroft Way

CO50DE

Green Lane

CO50UB

Perry Road

CO50UL

Grange Road

CO19YP

Church Mews

CO50EB

Arnold Villas

CO50QH

West End Road

CO50AN

Gladstone Road

CO50AU

Coriander Road

CO19AU

Tiptree

CO50AX

Saffron Way

CO50NY

Almond Close

CO19ZP

Tiptree

CO50JN

Grosvenor Close

CO50FJ

Cherry Chase

CO50PY

Bassingham Crescent

CO50EU

Colchester Road

CO19QF

Church Mews

CO50SP

Tarragon Close

CO19ZU

Tiptree

CO50QS

Hall Road

CO50BS

Anchor Road

CO50AL

Anchor Road

CO50HZ

Newbridge Road

CO50TU

Pennsylvania Lane

CO50PT

Maldon Road

CO50HD

Brendon Court

CO50NQ

Willow Walk

CO50GA

Elizabeth Drive

CO19FN

Church Mews

CO50HE

Hutchinson Close

CO50UP

Mynott Court

CO19AR

Tiptree

CO50LB

Primrose Lane

CO50AG

Cherry Chase

CO50NB

Rookery Lane

CO50HN

New Road

CO50NW

Walnut Tree Way

CO19TT

Church Mews

CO50ST

Tiptree

CO50BU

Brookland

CO50DQ

Bijou Close

CO50DP

Eleanor Close

CO50HX

Newbridge Road

CO50BG

Lavender Close

CO50LT

Vine Road

CO50HT

Churchill Road

Data Sources

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