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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

CO50RE

Honey Lane

CO50HG

New Road

CO50FG

Olley Walk

CO50QD

Rosemary Close

CO50GB

Frost Drive

CO50DT

Talisman Close

CO51AU

Tiptree

CO50SN

Church Mews

CO50EL

Maypole Road

CO19BB

Church Mews

CO50ES

Messing Road

CO50UX

Tiptree

CO19AF

Tiptree

CO50GD

Holgate Lane

CO50RZ

Tiffin Drive

Data Sources

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