Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO5 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO5 0AF.

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Population

474

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Avg Age

42

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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 0AF 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 42, CO5 0AF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

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

Day-to-day life in CO5 0AF has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO5 0AF 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 0AF. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

CO5 0AF has low crime rates — 13 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 offences21
Public order9
Vehicle crime5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good232 pupils0.5 km
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Tiptree Heath Primary School

Good192 pupils1.0 km
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Milldene Primary School

Good187 pupils1.1 km
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Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1196 pupils1.3 km
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Baynards Primary School

Good98 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Tiptree Community Fridge0.1 km
  • 7 Spices0.7 km
  • Tiptree Community Fridge0.1 km
  • Tiptree Spice0.1 km
  • Millins Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • New Wongs0.1 km
  • Spice Hut0.1 km
  • Bill's Plaice0.5 km
  • Chris's Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Gardenia0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • McColls0.6 km
  • G Millin and Sons0.2 km
  • Millins of Tiptree0.2 km
  • Millins of Tiptree Delicatessen0.3 km
  • Osborne's0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Times0.7 km
  • Tiptree Press Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA Tiptree0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kelvedon5.1 km
  • Witham7.6 km
  • Marks Tey8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Anchor Road0.2 km
  • Anchor Road0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km