Built-up area in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.811, 0.743 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 89 16 |
| Population: | 9,182 |
| Dialling code: | 01621 (Maldon) |
Tiptree is a large village and civil parish in the borough of Colchester, set in rural north‑east Essex, England. It occupies gently undulating arable countryside with small pockets of heath and woodland, and lies within easy commuting distance of Colchester and London, giving it a mix of traditional village life and commuter households.
Its best‑known feature is Wilkin & Sons, the family jam and preserves firm founded in the 19th century that still dominates the local economy and provides a factory shop, tearoom and small museum; fruit growing and food production have shaped Tiptree’s history and identity. Community amenities, village events and active conservation of nearby heathland add to a strong local character even as modest housing growth has broadened the population.
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