CO5 0BS is a sought-after residential area on Anchor Road, 0.7km from Tiptree Heath in Tiptree. Administratively it sits within Tiptree ward and the Witham constituency.
For serious buyers, CO5 0BS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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 £370k, down 2.6% 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00110344 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ANCHOR ROAD, CO5 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANCHOR ROAD, CO5 0BS.
393
44
£ 42,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CO5 0BS's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £370k 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 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO5 0BS. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 318,000
5 sales · Mean £ 339,600
Detached
£ 377,250
8 sales · Mean £ 381,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO5 0BS 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 Sons0.5 km
- Millins of Tiptree0.5 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 Bouqcakes0.4 km
- Millins Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Oasis Cafe0.6 km
- The Exchange0.4 km
- Tiptree Community Fridge0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA Tiptree0.5 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
- Kelvedon4.5 km
- Witham7.2 km
- Marks Tey8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Brook Meadows0.1 km
- Spring Road0.3 km
- Ransom Road0.3 km
- The Centre0.4 km
- Church Road Flexible Zone0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO50BS · Data under Open Government Licence