Morley Road is in Tiptree, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO5 0AA is located in the Tiptree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Morley Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO5 0FQ, CO5 0AW, CO5 0HJ, CO5 0HB, CO5 0GY, CO5 0AB, CO5 0RA, CO5 0RB, CO5 0HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO5 0AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.7% | 31.9% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 45.2% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.8% | 40.7% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 34.3% | -7.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 23.5% | 16.3% | -7.2% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 24.1% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 19.2% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 20.1% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 92% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morley Road was 125.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 156.6% higher than the Tiptree average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Morley Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Tiptree and the 117th highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Morley Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-09-25 | £365,000 |
| 41 Morley Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-07-18 | £382,207 |
| 31 Morley Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2025-01-10 | £373,952 |
| 11 Morley Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-11-29 | £586,118 |
| 51 Morley Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-07-26 | £397,018 |
CO5 0AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CO5 0AA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School 66 Church Road , Tiptree CO5 0SU | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milldene Primary School 65 Barbrook Lane , Tiptree CO5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiptree Heath Primary School 103 Maldon Road , Tiptree CO5 0PG | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baynards Primary School Townsend Road , Tiptree CO5 0ND | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Messing Primary School School Road , Messing CO5 9TH | 3out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre Maypole Road , Tiptree CO5 0EW | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiptree Spice | 126 Church Road, Tiptree | 250 yd | |
| Tiptree Community Fridge | Unit 4, 20 Station Road | 316 yd | |
| The Exchange | 33 Church Road, Tiptree | 425 yd | |
| 7 Spices | The New Times, 87 Maldon Road | 942 yd | |
| Bespoke Bouqcakes | The Jays, Pennsylvania Lane | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiptree Press Club | 2A Grove Road, Tiptree | 420 yd | |
| New Times | The New Times, 87 Maldon Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Wongs | 102 Church Road, Tiptree | 183 yd | |
| Gardenia | 80 Church Road, Tiptree | 189 yd | |
| Tiptree Bar B Q House | Unit 3, 80 Church Road | 189 yd | |
| Pizza Town | 13 The Centre, New Road | 208 yd | |
| Chris's Fish Bar | 124 Church Road, Tiptree | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Tiptree | Asda Tiptree Ltd Asda, 25 Church Road | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tiptree United Football Club (Closed) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 78 yd |
| Atlantis Health & Beauty CHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 236 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Milldene Primary School BARBROOK LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 893 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.