Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CHURCH ROAD, CO5 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, CO5 0AW.

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Population

474

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO5 0AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
workEmployment
6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 42, CO5 0AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £158k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

CO5 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Church Road, 1.0km from Tiptree in Tiptree. Administratively it sits within Tiptree ward and the Witham constituency.

Day-to-day life in CO5 0AW has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CO5 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00110345 (shared with 13 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 0AW. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 154,750

4 sales · Mean £ 154,625

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

CO5 0AW has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Public order12
Vehicle crime6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good232 pupils0.4 km
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Milldene Primary School

Good187 pupils0.9 km
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Tiptree Heath Primary School

Good192 pupils1.1 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • McColls0.4 km
  • G Millin and Sons0.1 km
  • Millins of Tiptree0.1 km
  • Millins of Tiptree Delicatessen0.1 km
  • Osborne's0.1 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Times0.8 km
  • Tiptree Press Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bespoke Bouqcakes0.9 km
  • Millins Coffee Shop0.1 km
  • Oasis Cafe0.1 km
  • The Exchange0.4 km
  • Tiptree Community Fridge0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA Tiptree0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bill's Plaice0.3 km
  • Chris's Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Gardenia0.1 km
  • Tiptree Bar B Q House0.1 km
  • New Wongs0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kelvedon5.0 km
  • Witham7.7 km
  • Marks Tey8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Station Road0.1 km
  • The Centre0.2 km
  • Church Road Flexible Zone0.2 km