Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

MORLEY ROAD, CO5 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORLEY ROAD, CO5 0AA.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO5 0AA 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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4/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CO5 0AA is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 17.5% year-on-year.

home £395,555 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO5 0AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Morley Road, 1.0km from Tiptree in Tiptree. Administratively it sits within Tiptree ward and the Witham constituency.

For serious buyers, CO5 0AA is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k, down 17.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO5 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00110342 (shared with 13 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 0AA. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 365,250

16 sales · Mean £ 369,528

Semi-Detached

£ 391,000

4 sales · Mean £ 388,750

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

CO5 0AA has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Public order13
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson3

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

Requires Improvement1196 pupils1.1 km
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Tiptree Heath Primary School

Good192 pupils1.2 km
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Baynards Primary School

Good98 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Times0.9 km
  • Tiptree Press Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bespoke Bouqcakes1.0 km
  • Millins Coffee Shop0.1 km
  • Oasis Cafe0.2 km
  • The Exchange0.4 km
  • Tiptree Community Fridge0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA Tiptree0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bill's Plaice0.3 km
  • Chris's Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Gardenia0.2 km
  • Tiptree Bar B Q House0.2 km
  • New Wongs0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kelvedon5.0 km
  • Witham7.7 km
  • Marks Tey8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.2 km
  • The Centre0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Station Road0.2 km
  • Church Road Flexible Zone0.2 km