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Marks Tey and Layer

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About

Marks Tey is a village and civil parish situated to the west of Colchester's urban centre. It functions as a significant transport interchange, with its railway station providing direct links to London and serving as the junction for the branch line to Sudbury. The area includes residential neighbourhoods, local shops, and business parks, with the A12 trunk road running close by, shaping its connectivity and development patterns.

Layer ward encompasses the neighbouring villages of Layer de la Haye and Layer Breton, located to the south of the city near the Abberton Reservoir. The landscape here is characterised by more rural settings, with agricultural land and waterways. The vast reservoir is a major feature, providing water storage and creating a habitat for wildlife, influencing the quieter, more open character of the area compared to the busier transport hub of Marks Tey.

Area overview

On average Marks Tey and Layer has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marks Tey and Layer is £67,613 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). Marks Tey and Layer is home to around 11,148 people, with a population density of about 141.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marks Tey and Layer Population
11,148
Population density
141.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.03(-19%)
Shoplifting
7.8(+10%)
Vehicle crime
5.83(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.74(-50%)
Other theft
4.84(-13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,971
89.44%
Other White
229
2.05%
African
177
1.59%
Indian
101
0.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
95
0.85%
Total population: 11,148

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,826
31.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,727
19.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,468
16.46%
No qualifications
1,273
14.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
906
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 8,921

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,888
42.97%
Owns outright
1,615
36.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
416
9.47%
Other social rented
203
4.62%
Social rents from council
154
3.5%
Total households: 4,394

Property prices in Marks Tey and Layer

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Marks Tey and Layer area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £990,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Marks Tey and Layer in the 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 Marks Tey and Layer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached82£492,500
Flats12£176,250
Semi-Detached50£344,000
Terraced19£287,000

10 years median price trend in Marks Tey and Layer

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marks Tey and Layer.

All postcodes in Marks Tey and Layer

CO61DR

Birch Road

CO61XE

Proctor Way

CO20EH

New Cut

CO38AW

Meerkat Mews

CO38AZ

Reg Hilham Walk

CO38DF

Finch Road

CO38LR

Church Lane

CO59TU

Lodge Road

CO20JU

Abberton Road

CO38AJ

Wagtail Mews

CO38AR

Sealion Approach

CO61GG

Brewers Walk

CM98HL

The Street

CO20EP

Waterworks Close

CO38BT

Allen Aldridge Grove

CO59XN

Smythes Green

CO59XS

Poplar Cottages

CO61BP

Allendale Drive

CO61ND

Patten Close

CM98HQ

Sharlands Row

CM98HW

The Street

CO20JT

Old Forge Road

CO20LY

Birch Road

CO38WX

Church Lane

CO20JY

Abberton Road

CO38LU

London Road

CO38PH

Westside Centre

CO59TX

Lodge Road

CO61DT

Marks Tey and Layer

CO61XN

Norbury Close

CO20NL

Birch Street

CO38AL

Redwing Close

CO57RZ

Maldon Road

CO61DG

Aldercar Road

CO61DP

Marks Tey and Layer

CO61EL

The Crescent

CO20DS

High Road

CO20FA

Marks Tey and Layer

CO38AB

Tollgate West

CO59TD

Messing Park

CO61EJ

Old London Road

CO61XD

Steele Close

CO61YT

Hedgelands

CO20NG

Mill Lane

CO59TA

Kelvedon Road

CM98HN

Rose Lane

CO20DX

High Road

CO20JW

Fields Farm Road

CO20PU

Colchester Road

CO38BA

Rhino Drive

CO57RN

School Lane

CO61GL

Keepers Way

CO20EU

Church Road

CO20NJ

Greenfield Houses

CO38AA

Marks Tey and Layer

CO59XB

Maldon Road

CO61HN

Honywood Close

CO61YW

Westbury Close

CO20NE

Pudding Lane

CO38LY

Turkey Cock Lane

CO61BX

School Road

Data Sources

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