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Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East

About

Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East is a predominantly rural area on the southern outskirts of Colchester. The landscape is characterised by farmland, small settlements, and the large expanses of the Abberton Reservoir and the Strood Channel. The reservoir is a significant feature, attracting birdlife and managed for water supply, while the Strood causeway connects the mainland to Mersea Island.

The area includes the village of Layer-de-la-Haye and parts of the island's eastern parishes. Economic activity centres on agriculture, maritime trades, and local services. The tidal nature of the Strood, which regularly floods the causeway, dictates travel to and from the island, grounding daily life in the rhythms of the estuary.

Area overview

On average Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East is £66,072 per year. There are 5 schools in Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East is home to around 8,300 people, with a population density of about 81.3 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East Population

8,300

Population density

81.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

14.58(-53%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.06(-56%)

Other theft

3.25(-42%)

Public order

2.89(-44%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.77(-57%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

7,872

94.88%

Other White

107

1.29%

Irish

0.63%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.63%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.46%

Total population: 8,297

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,147

30.87%

Level 3 (A level)

1,223

17.58%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,147

16.49%

No qualifications

1,067

15.34%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

752

10.81%

Total 16+ residents: 6,956

Housing

Owns outright

1,593

48.11%

Owns with a mortgage

1,224

36.97%

Private landlord or letting agency

244

7.37%

Social rents from council

127

3.84%

Other forms of private rent

2.02%

Total households: 3,311

Property prices in Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	81	£500,000	£340,000	£425,000	£660,000	£850,000
Semi-Detached	25	£355,000	£272,000	£310,000	£385,000	£435,000
Terraced	12	£287,500	£203,760	£258,750	£310,250	£464,250

10 years median price trend in Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East

All postcodes in Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East

CO59TA

Kelvedon Road

CM98HN

Rose Lane

CO20DX

High Road

CO20JW

Fields Farm Road

CO20PU

Colchester Road

CO50JA

Newbridge Road

CO50RS

Wilkin Drive

CO50SQ

Luther Drive

CO57LW

Mersea Road

CO57NW

The Retreat

CO57RN

School Lane

CO20EU

Church Road

CO20NJ

Greenfield Houses

CO50QU

Tawell Mews

CO58TA

East Road

CO59XB

Maldon Road

CO20NE

Pudding Lane

CO57LF

Mersea Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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