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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Caper Lane
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Harvest Close
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Church Lane
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Aldercar Road
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Easthorpe Road
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Haynes Green Road
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Asbury Drive
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Cornwallis Drive
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Layer Road
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Newbridge Road
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School Road
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Copford Green
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Honywood Close
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Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
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Fountain Lane
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Layer Breton Hill
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Highfields Lane
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Harborough Hall Road
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Haynes Green Road
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Winter's Road
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Great Tey Road
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Copingford End
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Maldon Road
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Coggeshall Road
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Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
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Mallard Close
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Old Forge Road
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Old Forge Road
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Tollgate West
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Easthorpe Road
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Cornwallis Drive
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Godmans Lane
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Coggeshall Road
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Badgers Green
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High Road
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Martin End
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Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
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Birch Park
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Church Lane
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Wallaby Way
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Plover Road
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Peldon Road
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Maldon Road
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Ashwin Avenue
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Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
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Brook Road
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London Road
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Coggeshall Road
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Allendale Drive
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Godmans Lane
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The Firs
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Church Road
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Birch Street
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Maldon Road
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Church Lane
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Martin Hunt Drive
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Carriers Close
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Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
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Newbridge Road
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London Road
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London Road
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Easthorpe Road
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Coggeshall Road
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Danbury Close
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The Folley
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Birchway
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Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
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Rectory Road
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Jays Lane
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Godmans Lane
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Colchester Road
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The Street
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Church Road
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High Road
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Meerkat Mews
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Leopard Gardens
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Easthorpe Road
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Churchwell Avenue
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Hall Road
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Orchard Close
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London Road
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Roxborough Close
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Dinants Crescent
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Straight Way
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Hollingtons Grove
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Layer Breton Hill
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Giraffe Row
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Aldercar Road
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The Street
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New Road
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New Road
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Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
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Copford Green
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Easthorpe Road
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Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
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Coggeshall Road
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New Cut
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Church Lane
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Church Lane
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Meerkat Mews
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.