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
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Dobbies Lane
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Grantley Close
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Church Lane
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Les Bois
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Fields Farm Road
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Church Lane
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Messing Green
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School Road
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Coggeshall Road
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Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
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Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
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Abberton Road
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Abberton Road
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Abberton Road
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Swallow Close
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Harborough Hall Road
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Harborough Hall Road
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Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
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Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
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Blind Lane
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Winter's Road
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Francis Court
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Patten Close
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Bree Avenue
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New Cut
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Allen Aldridge Grove
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Komodo Drive
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Turkey Cock Lane
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Peldon Road
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Wilson's Lane
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Church Lane
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Green Acres Road
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School Hill
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Caper Lane
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Moorhen Drift
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Church Lane
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Easthorpe Road
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Layer Road
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Layer Road
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The Street
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Harborough Hall Road
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London Road
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London Road
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Millstone Green
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Mandeville Road
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Harborough Hall Road
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High Road
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Old Forge Road
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Fountain Lane
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Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
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Moorhen Drift
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Copt Hall Lane
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London Road
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London Road
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Queensberry Avenue
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Church Lane
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Maybury Close
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Asbury Drive
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Copingford End
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Queensberry Avenue
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Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
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Church Road
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Wood Field End
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Birch Street
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Otter Place
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Church Lane
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Church Lane
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Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
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Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
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Bellingham Drive
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Easthorpe Road
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Bury Close
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High Road
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Hawfinch Road
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Birch Street
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Birch Street
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Birch Street
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Fountain Lane
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Fountain Lane
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Church Lane
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Church Lane
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Kingsbury Close
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Badgers Green
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Mandeville Road
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Maldon Road
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Layer Breton Hill
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Lower Road
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Red Panda Road
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Christopher Garnett Chase
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Rectory Road
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Abbots Wick Lane
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Allendale Drive
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New Road
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Long Green
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Stane Field
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Bree Avenue
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Birch Road
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Abberton Road
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Maldon Road
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Birch Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.