Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

MALDON ROAD, CO5 0BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

343

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

CO5 0BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £374k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 24.6% year-on-year.

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

CO5 0BW is a sought-after residential area on Maldon Road, 0.6km from Tiptree Heath in Tiptree. Administratively it sits within Tiptree ward and the Witham constituency.

For serious buyers, CO5 0BW is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% 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: Average house prices are around £374k, up 24.6% 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00110340 (shared with 9 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 0BW. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
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

£ 532,500

12 sales · Mean £ 492,458

Semi-Detached

£ 470,000

1 sales · Mean £ 470,000

Terraced

£ 329,997

2 sales · Mean £ 329,997

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

CO5 0BW has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Vehicle crime4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good232 pupils0.5 km
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Tiptree Heath Primary School

Good192 pupils0.7 km
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Milldene Primary School

Good187 pupils0.9 km
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Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1196 pupils1.1 km
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Baynards Primary School

Good98 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • McColls0.5 km
  • G Millin and Sons0.6 km
  • Millins of Tiptree0.6 km
  • Millins of Tiptree Delicatessen0.6 km
  • Osborne's0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • New Times0.3 km
  • Tiptree Press Club0.5 km
  • The Ship0.8 km
  • The Ship Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bespoke Bouqcakes0.4 km
  • Millins Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Oasis Cafe0.7 km
  • The Exchange0.5 km
  • Tiptree Community Fridge0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA Tiptree0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bill's Plaice0.5 km
  • Chris's Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Gardenia0.5 km
  • Tiptree Bar B Q House0.5 km
  • New Wongs0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kelvedon4.5 km
  • Witham7.0 km
  • Marks Tey8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Brook Meadows0.0 km
  • Spring Road0.2 km
  • The New Times0.3 km
  • The New Times0.3 km
  • Ransom Road0.4 km