Anchor Road is in Tiptree, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO5 0BS 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 Anchor Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO5 0SW, CO5 0BX, CO5 0AX, CO5 0BW, CO5 0QD, CO5 0XA, CO5 0SZ, CO5 0TA, CO5 0SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO5 0BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 54.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 45.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 22.3% | 34.6% | 12.3% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 38.9% | -15.0% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 10% | 10.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 38.8% | 49.4% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 32.6% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 21.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.5% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 17.2% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 20.5% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 21.1% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98% | 95.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 93.4% | 94.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 94.4% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchor Road was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.7% lower than the Tiptree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anchor Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Tiptree and the 130th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Anchor Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-03-13 | £370,387 |
| 68 Anchor Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-01-29 | £389,989 |
| Finches Anchor Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-09-20 | £501,571 |
| Lilacs Anchor Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-04-04 | £378,158 |
| Highfield Anchor Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-01-12 | £421,520 |
CO5 0BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 0BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 486 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiptree Heath Primary School 103 Maldon Road , Tiptree CO5 0PG | - not rated | 722 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milldene Primary School 65 Barbrook Lane , Tiptree CO5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baynards Primary School Townsend Road , Tiptree CO5 0ND | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Messing Primary School School Road , Messing CO5 9TH | 3out of 4 | 2,663 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 | 1,110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange | 33 Church Road, Tiptree | 414 yd | |
| 7 Spices | The New Times, 87 Maldon Road | 446 yd | |
| Bespoke Bouqcakes | The Jays, Pennsylvania Lane | 464 yd | |
| Tiptree Community Fridge | Unit 4, 20 Station Road | 523 yd | |
| Tiptree Spice | 126 Church Road, Tiptree | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiptree Press Club | 2A Grove Road, Tiptree | 428 yd | |
| New Times | The New Times, 87 Maldon Road | 446 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 152 Maldon Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Plaice | 49 Church Road, Tiptree | 394 yd | |
| Gardenia | 80 Church Road, Tiptree | 453 yd | |
| Tiptree Bar B Q House | Unit 3, 80 Church Road | 453 yd | |
| Pizza Town | 13 The Centre, New Road | 457 yd | |
| New Wongs | 102 Church Road, Tiptree | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Tiptree | Asda Tiptree Ltd Asda, 25 Church Road | 551 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Tiptree United Football Club (Closed) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Tiptree Heath Primary School MALDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 732 yd |
| Atlantis Health & Beauty CHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 789 yd |
| Milldene Primary School BARBROOK LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 981 yd |
| Florence Park - Colchester Fc Training Ground FLORENCE PARK FLORENCE PARK GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,091 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.25 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.