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About

Tiptree is a ward located in the borough of Colchester, Essex. It is known for its rural character, with a mix of residential areas and farmland. The village of Tiptree sits at its heart, famous for its jam production by Wilkin & Sons. The area has a strong sense of community, with local shops, schools, and amenities serving residents.

The ward includes surrounding hamlets and countryside, offering open spaces and walking trails. Tiptree retains a semi-rural feel despite its proximity to Colchester, with a balance of modern housing and historic buildings. Public transport links connect the ward to nearby towns, making it accessible while maintaining a quieter pace of life.

Area overview

On average Tiptree has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tiptree is £43,513 per year. There are 5 schools in Tiptree: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tiptree Population
9,628
Population density
1,005.3 per km²

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

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 187 recent sales, the median property price is £372,000 in Tiptree area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £820,000.

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
Detached85£450,000
Flats7£176,000
Semi-Detached72£350,000
Terraced23£305,000

10 years median price trend in Tiptree

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

All postcodes in Tiptree

CO50BJ

Hall Road

CO50DS

Eleanor Close

CO50EE

Barbrook Lane

CO50JA

Newbridge Road

CO50LQ

Green Lane

CO50NR

Cedar Avenue

CO50PG

Maldon Road

CO50RS

Wilkin Drive

CO50SQ

Luther Drive

CO19WG

Church Mews

CO50DQ

Bijou Close

CO50JD

Blue Road

CO50LU

Kelvedon Road

CO50NT

Grange Road

CO50QT

Surrey Lane

CO50QU

Grove Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.