Surrey Lane is in Tiptree, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO5 0QT 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 Surrey Lane, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO5 0PW, CO5 0PB, CO5 0BJ, CO5 0PA, CO5 0FP, CO5 0QR, CO5 0BH, CO5 0BL, CO5 0PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO5 0QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51% | 48.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CO5 0QT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17% | 27.4% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.7% | 57.2% | -10.5% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 50.3% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 35.8% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 10.2% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 17.4% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 14.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.6% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 29% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 96.7% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 96.8% | 90.4% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 90.4% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Surrey Lane was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% lower than the Tiptree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Surrey Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Tiptree and the 254th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Cottage Surrey Lane, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2016-10-21 | £797,311 |
| Derna Surrey Lane, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2014-08-12 | £349,919 |
CO5 0QT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Retired | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiptree Heath Primary School 103 Maldon Road , Tiptree CO5 0PG | - not rated | 125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School 66 Church Road , Tiptree CO5 0SU | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milldene Primary School 65 Barbrook Lane , Tiptree CO5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baynards Primary School Townsend Road , Tiptree CO5 0ND | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Messing Primary School School Road , Messing CO5 9TH | 3out of 4 | 3,235 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 | 1,706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Spices | The New Times, 87 Maldon Road | 166 yd | |
| Tiptree Community Fridge | Unit 4, 20 Station Road | 742 yd | |
| Bespoke Bouqcakes | The Jays, Pennsylvania Lane | 846 yd | |
| Tiptree Spice | 126 Church Road, Tiptree | 917 yd | |
| The Exchange | 33 Church Road, Tiptree | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Times | The New Times, 87 Maldon Road | 166 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 152 Maldon Road | 479 yd | |
| Tiptree Press Club | 2A Grove Road, Tiptree | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardenia | 80 Church Road, Tiptree | 860 yd | |
| Tiptree Bar B Q House | Unit 3, 80 Church Road | 860 yd | |
| New Wongs | 102 Church Road, Tiptree | 883 yd | |
| Chris's Fish Bar | 124 Church Road, Tiptree | 916 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 126 Church Road, Tiptree | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tiptree Heath Primary School MALDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 176 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Atlantis Health & Beauty CHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,048 yd |
| Tiptree United Football Club (Closed) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 1,088 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.