Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

BIJOU CLOSE, CO5 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIJOU CLOSE, CO5 0DQ.

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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 0DQ's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £294k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £294k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 12.6% year-on-year.

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

CO5 0DQ is a sought-after residential area on Bijou Close, 0.3km from Tiptree in Tiptree. Administratively it sits within Tiptree ward and the Witham constituency.

For serious buyers, CO5 0DQ is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k, down 12.6% 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 0DQ 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 0DQ. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 267,500

5 sales · Mean £ 292,000

Terraced

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 244,500

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

CO5 0DQ has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary8
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Milldene Primary School

Good187 pupils0.1 km
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Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1196 pupils0.3 km
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St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good232 pupils0.5 km
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Baynards Primary School

Good98 pupils0.7 km
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Tiptree Heath Primary School

Good192 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • McColls0.5 km
  • G Millin and Sons0.8 km
  • Millins of Tiptree0.8 km
  • Millins of Tiptree Delicatessen0.7 km
  • The Offie0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Tiptree Press Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bespoke Bouqcakes0.8 km
  • Millins Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Oasis Cafe0.9 km
  • The Exchange0.5 km
  • Tiptree Community Fridge1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA Tiptree0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bill's Plaice0.6 km
  • Gardenia0.8 km
  • Tiptree Bar B Q House0.8 km
  • New Wongs0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kelvedon4.3 km
  • Marks Tey7.5 km
  • Witham7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Underwoods Garage0.3 km
  • Barbrook Lane0.3 km
  • Thurstable School0.3 km
  • Duck Pond0.3 km
  • Thurstable School0.3 km