Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

SAGE WALK, CO5 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAGE WALK, CO5 0AR.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CO5 0AR's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £283k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO5 0AR is a sought-after residential area on Sage Walk, 0.8km from Tiptree Heath in Tiptree. Administratively it sits within Tiptree ward and the Witham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO5, CO5 0AR offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k, down 10.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CO5 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00110346 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO5 0AR. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 254,166

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

5 sales · Mean £ 274,700

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO5 0AR has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Vehicle crime4
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good232 pupils0.6 km
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Tiptree Heath Primary School

Good192 pupils0.6 km
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Milldene Primary School

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1196 pupils1.2 km
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Baynards Primary School

Good98 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • McColls0.6 km
  • G Millin and Sons0.6 km
  • Millins of Tiptree0.6 km
  • Millins of Tiptree Delicatessen0.6 km
  • Osborne's0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • New Times0.2 km
  • Tiptree Press Club0.6 km
  • The Ship0.7 km
  • The Ship Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bespoke Bouqcakes0.5 km
  • Millins Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Oasis Cafe0.7 km
  • The Exchange0.6 km
  • Tiptree Community Fridge0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA Tiptree0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bill's Plaice0.5 km
  • Chris's Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Gardenia0.5 km
  • Tiptree Bar B Q House0.5 km
  • New Wongs0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kelvedon4.6 km
  • Witham7.0 km
  • Marks Tey8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Spring Road0.1 km
  • Brook Meadows0.2 km
  • The New Times0.2 km
  • The New Times0.2 km
  • School0.4 km