Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

SPRING ROAD, CO5 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING ROAD, CO5 0BD.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO5 0BD combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£560k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CO5 0BD is a sought-after residential area on Spring Road, 0.9km from Tiptree Heath in Tiptree. Administratively it sits within Tiptree ward and the Witham constituency.

For serious buyers, CO5 0BD is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k. 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 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00110348 (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 0BD. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 540,000

9 sales · Mean £ 530,888

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

CO5 0BD has low crime rates — 12 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 offences21
Vehicle crime4
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Tiptree Heath Primary School

Good192 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good232 pupils0.6 km
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Milldene Primary School

Good187 pupils1.1 km
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Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1196 pupils1.3 km
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Baynards Primary School

Good98 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Tiptree Community Fridge0.5 km
  • 7 Spices0.2 km
  • Tiptree Community Fridge0.5 km
  • Tiptree Spice0.6 km
  • Bespoke Bouqcakes0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • New Wongs0.6 km
  • Spice Hut0.6 km
  • Bill's Plaice0.6 km
  • Chris's Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Gardenia0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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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's0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA Tiptree0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kelvedon4.7 km
  • Witham7.1 km
  • Marks Tey8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The New Times0.1 km
  • The New Times0.1 km
  • Spring Road0.1 km
  • Brook Meadows0.3 km
  • Anchor Road0.4 km