Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

TALISMAN CLOSE, CO5 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TALISMAN CLOSE, CO5 0DT.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

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.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, CO5 0DT is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

home £281,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO5 0DT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Talisman Close, 0.5km from Tiptree in Tiptree. Administratively it sits within Tiptree ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CO5 0DT represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £281k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO5 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00110355 (shared with 7 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 0DT. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
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

Terraced

£ 247,500

3 sales · Mean £ 254,166

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 242,666

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

CO5 0DT has low crime rates — 14 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Milldene Primary School

Good187 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.5 km
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Baynards Primary School

Good98 pupils0.9 km
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Tiptree Heath Primary School

Good192 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • McColls0.4 km
  • G Millin and Sons0.6 km
  • Millins of Tiptree0.6 km
  • Millins of Tiptree Delicatessen0.6 km
  • Osborne's0.8 km
  • + 1 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 Fridge0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA Tiptree0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bill's Plaice0.4 km
  • Chris's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Gardenia0.6 km
  • Tiptree Bar B Q House0.6 km
  • New Wongs0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kelvedon4.5 km
  • Marks Tey7.6 km
  • Witham7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Duck Pond0.3 km
  • Duck Pond0.3 km
  • Underwoods Garage0.4 km
  • The Centre0.5 km
  • Barbrook Lane0.5 km