Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

ELEANOR CLOSE, CO5 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELEANOR CLOSE, CO5 0DP.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CO5 0DP's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £311k 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 up 21.4% year-on-year.

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

CO5 0DP is a sought-after residential area on Eleanor 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 0DP offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, up 21.4% 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 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00110358 (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 0DP. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 318,000

7 sales · Mean £ 309,142

Terraced

£ 253,750

4 sales · Mean £ 260,625

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

CO5 0DP has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences36
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Milldene Primary School

Good187 pupils0.2 km
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St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good232 pupils0.4 km
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Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1196 pupils0.4 km
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Baynards Primary School

Good98 pupils0.8 km
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Tiptree Heath Primary School

Good192 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • McColls0.4 km
  • G Millin and Sons0.7 km
  • Millins of Tiptree0.7 km
  • Millins of Tiptree Delicatessen0.6 km
  • Osborne's0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Tiptree Press Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Bespoke Bouqcakes0.8 km
  • Millins Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Oasis Cafe0.8 km
  • The Exchange0.4 km
  • Tiptree Community Fridge0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA Tiptree0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bill's Plaice0.5 km
  • Chris's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Gardenia0.7 km
  • Tiptree Bar B Q House0.7 km
  • New Wongs0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kelvedon4.4 km
  • Marks Tey7.5 km
  • Witham7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Duck Pond0.3 km
  • Duck Pond0.3 km
  • Underwoods Garage0.4 km
  • Barbrook Lane0.4 km
  • Windmill View0.5 km