Walnut Tree Way is in Tiptree, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO5 0NL 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 Walnut Tree Way, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO5 0EG, CO5 0EL, CO5 0NX, CO5 0NN, CO5 0EJ, CO5 0LZ, CO5 0LJ, CO5 0NZ, CO5 0NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO5 0NL is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 46.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 52.5% | 53.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CO5 0NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37% | 45.1% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 32.6% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 21.2% | 15.5% | -5.7% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 4.7% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 39.5% | 39.5% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 40.8% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 14.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 8% | 4.2% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 24.9% | -16.9% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 18.1% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.6% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 20.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 90.8% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 96.6% | 95.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.9% | 37.2% | 23.7% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walnut Tree Way was 113.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.4% higher than the Tiptree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walnut Tree Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Tiptree and the 141st highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Walnut Tree Way, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-02-14 | £305,000 |
| 72 Walnut Tree Way, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-01-20 | £366,382 |
| 49 Walnut Tree Way, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-11-21 | £296,377 |
| 47 Walnut Tree Way, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,500 | 2024-10-21 | £299,396 |
| 41 Walnut Tree Way, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-02-15 | £313,574 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baynards Primary School Townsend Road , Tiptree CO5 0ND | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milldene Primary School 65 Barbrook Lane , Tiptree CO5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 672 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 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Messing Primary School School Road , Messing CO5 9TH | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiptree Heath Primary School 103 Maldon Road , Tiptree CO5 0PG | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke Bouqcakes | The Jays, Pennsylvania Lane | 804 yd | |
| The Exchange | 33 Church Road, Tiptree | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiptree Press Club | 2A Grove Road, Tiptree | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Plaice | 49 Church Road, Tiptree | 933 yd | |
| Pizza Town | 13 The Centre, New Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Tiptree | Asda Tiptree Ltd Asda, 25 Church Road | 579 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leisure World Tiptree MAYPOLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 239 yd |
| Baynards Primary School TOWNSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Milldene Primary School BARBROOK LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 529 yd |
| Warriors Rest WARRIORS REST WARRIORS REST MAYPOLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Colchester Road (Closed) Colchester Road | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Florence Park - Colchester Fc Training Ground FLORENCE PARK FLORENCE PARK GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.