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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 30 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

14.46(-54%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.34(-62%)

Other theft

3.61(-34%)

Public order

3.13(-39%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.01(-53%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

7,872

94.88%

Other White

107

1.29%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.63%

Irish

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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 in Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £1,250,000.

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
Semi-Detached	30	£357,500	£220,860	£314,250	£380,000	£459,750
Detached	81	£520,000	£350,000	£425,000	£680,000	£965,000
Terraced	11	£295,000	£239,100	£267,500	£330,000	£407,500

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

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

CO20PY

Shatters Road

CO57PR

Lower Road

CO20LL

Woodfield End

CM98HL

The Street

CO50RZ

Tiffin Drive

CO50HR

Chapel Lane

CO20DU

The Firs

CO57PD

Peldon Road

CO57NR

Mersea Road

CM98HQ

Sharlands Row

CO57RR

Layer Road

CO57RU

Maldon Road

CO59XT

Clears Road

CO50QX

Holbrooke Walk

CO57LE

Mersea Road

CO50JY

Bladon Close

CO20LA

Abberton Road

CO58UJ

East Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail