Millwrights is in Tiptree, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO5 0LQ 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 Millwrights, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO5 0LA, CO5 0DE, CO5 0LG, CO5 0FD, CO5 0DD, CO5 0TL, CO5 0EB, CO5 0LE, CO5 0LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO5 0LQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 53.6% | 55.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 44.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 22.8% | 21.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 48.2% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 14.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
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 | 38.3% | 37.3% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 40.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 15.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 24.6% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 12.5% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 10.7% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 8.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 20.5% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 98.5% | 95.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 95.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millwrights was 19.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% lower than the Tiptree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Millwrights has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Tiptree and the 95th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

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 Millwrights, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-05-12 | £295,000 |
| 14 Millwrights, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-04-15 | £325,983 |
| 7 Millwrights, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2023-09-29 | £323,264 |
| 31 Millwrights, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-06-19 | £285,300 |
| 33 Millwrights, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-04-22 | £399,592 |
CO5 0LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 0LQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milldene Primary School 65 Barbrook Lane , Tiptree CO5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baynards Primary School Townsend Road , Tiptree CO5 0ND | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School 66 Church Road , Tiptree CO5 0SU | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiptree Heath Primary School 103 Maldon Road , Tiptree CO5 0PG | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Messing Primary School School Road , Messing CO5 9TH | 3out of 4 | 2,019 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 | 463 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 | 411 yd | |
| Bespoke Bouqcakes | The Jays, Pennsylvania Lane | 619 yd | |
| Tiptree Community Fridge | Unit 4, 20 Station Road | 953 yd | |
| Tiptree Spice | 126 Church Road, Tiptree | 1,026 yd | |
| 7 Spices | The New Times, 87 Maldon Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiptree Press Club | 2A Grove Road, Tiptree | 411 yd | |
| New Times | The New Times, 87 Maldon Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Plaice | 49 Church Road, Tiptree | 509 yd | |
| Pizza Town | 13 The Centre, New Road | 642 yd | |
| Gardenia | 80 Church Road, Tiptree | 737 yd | |
| Tiptree Bar B Q House | Unit 3, 80 Church Road | 737 yd | |
| New Wongs | 102 Church Road, Tiptree | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Tiptree | Asda Tiptree Ltd Asda, 25 Church Road | 155 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milldene Primary School BARBROOK LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Leisure World Tiptree MAYPOLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 481 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Baynards Primary School TOWNSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Warriors Rest WARRIORS REST WARRIORS REST MAYPOLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Tiptree United Football Club (Closed) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Florence Park - Colchester Fc Training Ground FLORENCE PARK FLORENCE PARK GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Colchester Road (Closed) Colchester Road | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Atlantis Health & Beauty CHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,053 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 | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.