Marks Tey and Layer ward is located in the borough of Colchester, Essex. The area includes the village of Marks Tey, known for its railway station providing direct links to London and Ipswich. Layer villages, such as Layer de la Haye and Layer Breton, are part of the ward, featuring rural landscapes and historic buildings. The ward is bordered by the A12, offering convenient road access.
The area has a mix of residential and agricultural land, with local amenities including schools, pubs, and community facilities. Nearby attractions include Layer Marney Tower, a Tudor landmark, and Abberton Reservoir, a nature reserve popular for birdwatching. The ward’s proximity to Colchester provides access to larger retail and employment centres while maintaining a quieter, village atmosphere.
On average Marks Tey and Layer has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Marks Tey and Layer is £53,726 per year. There are 6 schools in Marks Tey and Layer: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Marks Tey and Layer area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,200,000.
Type | Sales | Median |
---|---|---|
Detached | 63 | £465,000 |
Flats | 11 | £195,000 |
Semi-Detached | 46 | £341,250 |
Terraced | 17 | £290,000 |
10 years price trend in Marks Tey and Layer
CO38DP
Church Lane
CO20EJ
Birch Park
CO20NY
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
CO20NZ
Blind Lane
CO61WG
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
CO38AG
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
CO38LZ
Turkey Cock Lane
CO38AX
Flamingo Crescent
CO57RU
Colchester Road
CO59ST
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
CO61BT
Allendale Drive
CO61DZ
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
CO61FY
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
CO20BS
Oaks End
CO20EE
New Cut
CO20LN
Greate House Farm Road
CO59SP
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
CO59UQ
Haynes Green Road
CO59XW
Newbridge Road
CO61BH
Foundry Lane
CO61EA
Mill Road
CO61EZ
Easthorpe Road
CO61JA
Brook Road
CM98HG
Colchester Road
CM98HH
Maldon Road
CO38DN
Plover Road
CO20ET
Church Road
CO20JH
Birch Road
CO20JR
Old Forge Road
CO20JZ
Mill Lane
CO20LG
Bounstead Hill
CO20ND
Birch Street
CO20PW
Birch Street
CO20PY
Shatters Road
CO38AP
Kestrel Drive
CO38BP
Christopher Garnett Chase
CO59SG
Inworth Road
CO59TY
New Road
CO59UH
Stockhouse Road
CO59UP
Church Mews
CO61BE
The Rookeries
CO61BQ
Queensberry Avenue
CO61HT
Coggeshall Road
CO61NF
Hawlmark End
CO61NG
Domsey Bank
CO61XR
Dinants Crescent
CO20EB
High Road
CO20EQ
Heather Close
CO20JE
Abberton Road
CO20PT
Layer Breton Hill
CO38AN
Kestrel Drive
CO57RL
Church Lane
CO61EN
London Road
CO59UE
Haynes Green Road
CO61BJ
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
CO61DN
Rectory Road
CO61LZ
Ley Field
CO20LR
Luard Way
CO20NX
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
CO30SR
Fountain Lane
CO38BN
Church Lane
CO38BY
Hyena Drive
CO59HL
Well Lane
CO59UT
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
CO61FN
Point Chase
CO61LJ
Coggeshall Road
CO61LR
Jays Lane
CO20ED
New Cut
CO20JA
The Folley
CO20LP
Greate House Farm Road
CO38DJ
Martin Hunt Drive
CO38BU
Abbotts Lane
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Cheetah Chase
CO38DA
Cheetah Chase
CO38DT
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
CO57RT
Abbots Wick Lane
CO61GT
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
CO59EZ
Easthorpe Road
CO59FJ
Newbridge Road
CO59XU
Newbridge Road
CM98HP
Colchester Road
CO38DH
Nuthatch Chase
CO38AH
Rook End
CO59SN
Highfields Lane
CO59XG
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
CO61BL
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
CO61EE
North Lane
CO61EU
Dobbies Lane
CO61HU
Colchester Road
CO20JL
Church Road
CO20NS
Pudding Lane
CO38BZ
Lemur Lane
CO38DU
Tiger Way
CO38NA
Turkey Cock Lane
CO38PB
Church Lane
CO38PF
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
CO59SH
Kelvedon Road
CO59TL
School Road
CO61BZ
Copford Green
CO61DE
Aldercar Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.