Is Tiptree Heath in Colchester a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Tiptree Heath older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Tiptree Heath and Colchester? What is the claimant count in Tiptree Heath and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Tiptree Heath Health Statistics
Tiptree has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Tiptree | 45.72% | 36.87% | 13.1% | 3.28% | 1.03% |
| Colchester | 49.18% | 34.75% | 11.89% | 3.26% | 0.92% |
| East | 48.28% | 34.64% | 12.5% | 3.58% | 1% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Colchester changed since 2011?
Colchester residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.27% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 48.83% | 34.83% | 12.09% | 3.29% | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 49.18% | 34.75% | 11.89% | 3.26% | 0.92% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How many residents own or rent their home in Tiptree Heath and Colchester
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Tiptree Heath either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 80.16 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 19.84 of Tiptree Heath residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Tiptree | 80.16% | 19.84% |
| Colchester | 64.58% | 35.42% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Tiptree Heath has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Tiptree Heath compared to other wards in Colchester
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Mersea and Pyefleet | 82.38% | 17.62% |
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| 2 | Prettygate | 81.49% | 18.51% |
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| 3 | Rural North | 81.29% | 18.71% |
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| 4 | Lexden and Braiswick | 80.5% | 19.5% |
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| 5 | Tiptree | 80.16% | 19.84% |
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| 6 | Marks Tey and Layer | 79.72% | 20.28% |
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| 7 | Wivenhoe | 77.21% | 22.79% |
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| 8 | Stanway | 74.74% | 25.26% |
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| 9 | St Anne's and St John's | 73.08% | 26.92% |
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| 10 | Berechurch | 60.59% | 39.41% |
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| 11 | Mile End (Colchester) | 60.07% | 39.93% |
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| 12 | Highwoods | 58.28% | 41.72% |
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| 13 | Old Heath and The Hythe | 54.52% | 45.48% |
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| 14 | New Town and Christ Church | 53.51% | 46.49% |
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| 15 | Shrub End | 46.66% | 53.34% |
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| 16 | Castle (Colchester) | 45.9% | 54.1% |
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| 17 | Greenstead | 36.55% | 63.45% |
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Tiptree Heath is ranked 5 out of 17 wards in Colchester for the percentage of home owners.What are the occupations of the residents of Tiptree Heath?
The largest employment sector in Tiptree Heath is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Caring, leisure & Other Services.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 15.42% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 14.37% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.11% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.67% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.49% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.44% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.18% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.07% |
Tiptree Heath & Colchester Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Tiptree Heath in the Colchester local area district.
Tiptree Heath has a lower rate of immigrants than Colchester, the East of England region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Tiptree | 95.42% | 4.58% |
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| Colchester | 85.47% | 14.53% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Tiptree Heath compared to other wards in Colchester
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Castle | 74.63% | 25.37% |
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| 2 | Greenstead | 76.01% | 23.99% |
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| 3 | Mile End | 77.48% | 22.52% |
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| 4 | New Town and Christ Church | 79.05% | 20.95% |
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| 5 | Highwoods | 83.02% | 16.98% |
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| 6 | Shrub End | 84.21% | 15.79% |
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| 7 | Wivenhoe | 84.23% | 15.77% |
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| 8 | Old Heath and The Hythe | 85.18% | 14.82% |
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| 9 | Berechurch | 85.86% | 14.14% |
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| 10 | St Anne's and St John's | 87.24% | 12.76% |
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| 11 | Prettygate | 89.68% | 10.32% |
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| 12 | Lexden and Braiswick | 90.01% | 9.99% |
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| 13 | Stanway | 90.64% | 9.36% |
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| 14 | Marks Tey and Layer | 92.38% | 7.62% |
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| 15 | Rural North | 94.15% | 5.85% |
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| 16 | Mersea and Pyefleet | 95.34% | 4.66% |
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| 17 | Tiptree | 95.42% | 4.58% |
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';Tiptree Heath is ranked 17 out of 17 wards in Colchester for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Tiptree Heath Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Colchester.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Colchester | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 54.84% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.89% |
| Unemployed | 3.23% |
Tiptree Heath Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Tiptree Heath residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared Tiptree Heath to the national average for England.
| Level | Tiptree | England |
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| No Qualifications | 20.28% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 13.42% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.02% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.35% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.36% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 22.78% | 33.92% |
Tiptree Heath Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Tiptree.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
What is the population of Tiptree Heath and Colchester?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Colchester including Tiptree Heath. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Berechurch | 11105 |
| Castle | 11602 |
| Greenstead | 17137 |
| Highwoods | 10667 |
| Lexden and Braiswick | 9734 |
| Marks Tey and Layer | 10584 |
| Mersea and Pyefleet | 9795 |
| Mile End | 13405 |
| New Town and Christ Church | 15420 |
| Old Heath and The Hythe | 12648 |
| Prettygate | 10235 |
| Rural North | 10821 |
| Shrub End | 12375 |
| St Anne's and St John's | 10701 |
| Stanway | 9147 |
| Tiptree | 9308 |
| Wivenhoe | 12516 |
| Colchester Total | 197200 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
