Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

MALDON ROAD, CO5 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALDON ROAD, CO5 0BN.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CO5 0BN's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £570k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 29.4% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, CO5 0BN is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £570k, up 29.4% 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00110347 (shared with 11 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 0BN. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 442,500

10 sales · Mean £ 500,500

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

CO5 0BN has low crime rates — 10 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 offences15
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Tiptree Heath Primary School

Good192 pupils0.4 km
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St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good232 pupils0.7 km
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Milldene Primary School

Good187 pupils1.2 km
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Baynards Primary School

Good98 pupils1.3 km
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Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1196 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Ship0.6 km
  • The Ship Inn0.6 km
  • New Times0.1 km
  • Tiptree Press Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Tiptree Community Fridge0.6 km
  • 7 Spices0.1 km
  • Tiptree Community Fridge0.6 km
  • Tiptree Spice0.8 km
  • Bespoke Bouqcakes0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • New Wongs0.7 km
  • Spice Hut0.8 km
  • Bill's Plaice0.7 km
  • Chris's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Gardenia0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • McColls0.7 km
  • G Millin and Sons0.7 km
  • Millins of Tiptree0.7 km
  • Millins of Tiptree Delicatessen0.7 km
  • Osborne's0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA Tiptree0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kelvedon4.6 km
  • Witham6.9 km
  • Marks Tey8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Spring Road0.1 km
  • The New Times0.2 km
  • The New Times0.2 km
  • School0.3 km
  • School0.3 km