Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

BEDFORD CLOSE, CO5 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD CLOSE, CO5 0DB.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CO5 0DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CO5 0DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £283k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 19.8% year-on-year.

home £283,333 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO5 0DB is a sought-after residential area on Bedford Close, 0.4km from Tiptree in Tiptree. Administratively it sits within Tiptree ward and the Witham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO5, CO5 0DB offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k, up 19.8% 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 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00110357 (shared with 235 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 0DB. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 266,500

5 sales · Mean £ 276,900

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

3 sales · Mean £ 281,000

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

CO5 0DB has low crime rates — 19 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 offences39
Criminal damage and arson7
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good232 pupils0.3 km
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Milldene Primary School

Good187 pupils0.3 km
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Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1196 pupils0.5 km
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Baynards Primary School

Good98 pupils0.8 km
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Tiptree Heath Primary School

Good192 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • McColls0.2 km
  • G Millin and Sons0.6 km
  • Millins of Tiptree0.6 km
  • Millins of Tiptree Delicatessen0.5 km
  • Osborne's0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Times1.0 km
  • Tiptree Press Club0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bespoke Bouqcakes0.7 km
  • Millins Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Oasis Cafe0.7 km
  • The Exchange0.2 km
  • Tiptree Community Fridge0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA Tiptree0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bill's Plaice0.3 km
  • Chris's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Gardenia0.5 km
  • Tiptree Bar B Q House0.5 km
  • New Wongs0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kelvedon4.4 km
  • Witham7.5 km
  • Marks Tey7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Duck Pond0.2 km
  • Duck Pond0.2 km
  • Underwoods Garage0.4 km
  • The Centre0.4 km
  • Windmill View0.4 km