CO5 0AX is a sought-after residential area on Saffron Way, 0.8km from Tiptree Heath in Tiptree. Administratively it sits within Tiptree ward and the Witham constituency.
For serious buyers, CO5 0AX is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £362k. 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00110346 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAFFRON WAY, CO5 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAFFRON WAY, CO5 0AX.
276
45
£ 42,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO5 0AX combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£362k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO5 0AX. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 361,000
3 sales · Mean £ 362,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO5 0AX has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Tiptree Heath Primary School
Milldene Primary School
Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre
Baynards Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- McColls0.4 km
- G Millin and Sons0.4 km
- Millins of Tiptree0.4 km
- Millins of Tiptree Delicatessen0.4 km
- Osborne's0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- New Times0.4 km
- Tiptree Press Club0.4 km
- The Ship0.9 km
- The Ship Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Bespoke Bouqcakes0.5 km
- Millins Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Oasis Cafe0.5 km
- The Exchange0.4 km
- Tiptree Community Fridge0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA Tiptree0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bill's Plaice0.4 km
- Chris's Fish Bar0.6 km
- Gardenia0.4 km
- Tiptree Bar B Q House0.4 km
- New Wongs0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kelvedon4.6 km
- Witham7.2 km
- Marks Tey8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Brook Meadows0.2 km
- Spring Road0.3 km
- The New Times0.3 km
- The New Times0.3 km
- Church Road Flexible Zone0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO50AX · Data under Open Government Licence