Is CO5 0AB a safe place to live?

Yes, CO5 0AB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 16 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CO5 0AB?

The average property price in CO5 0AB is currently around £513k.

What is the population of CO5 0AB?

The population for the CO5 0AB area is approximately 474 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CHURCH ROAD, CO5 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, CO5 0AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

474

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Avg Age

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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 0AB 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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5/10

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5/10

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2/10

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6/10

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4/10

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5/10

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2/10

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4/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO5 0AB's 54% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £513k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 13.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO5 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Church Road, 1.0km from Tolleshunt Knights in Tiptree. Administratively it sits within Tiptree ward and the Witham constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £513k, down 13.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO5 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00110345 (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 0AB. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%

Asian / British Asian1.9%

Black / African / Caribbean2.3%

Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 503,500

4 sales · Mean £ 498,000

Semi-Detached

£ 495,000

2 sales · Mean £ 495,000

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

CO5 0AB has low crime rates — 16 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 order12

Vehicle crime6

Shoplifting5

Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good232 pupils0.4 km

Milldene Primary School

Good187 pupils1.0 km

Tiptree Heath Primary School

Good192 pupils1.1 km

Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1196 pupils1.2 km

Baynards Primary School

Good98 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby

McColls0.5 km
G Millin and Sons0.1 km
Millins of Tiptree0.1 km
Millins of Tiptree Delicatessen0.2 km
Osborne's0.1 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

New Times0.8 km
Tiptree Press Club0.5 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby

Bespoke Bouqcakes1.0 km
Millins Coffee Shop0.2 km
Oasis Cafe0.0 km
The Exchange0.5 km
Tiptree Community Fridge0.1 km
+ 3 more

local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby

ASDA Tiptree0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby

Bill's Plaice0.4 km
Chris's Fish Bar0.1 km
Gardenia0.2 km
Tiptree Bar B Q House0.2 km
New Wongs0.0 km
+ 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kelvedon5.0 km
Witham7.7 km
Marks Tey8.3 km

Bus Stops

Station Road0.0 km
Station Road0.1 km
Tesco0.1 km
Anchor Road0.2 km
The Centre0.2 km