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
CO38DF
Finch Road
CO59EX
Easthorpe Road
CO59GD
Messing Green
CO61DR
Aldercar Road
CO59TU
Lodge Road
CO59UJ
Stockhouse Road
CO61XE
Kingsbury Close
CM98HL
Rose Lane
CO20EP
Waterworks Close
CO20JU
Abberton Road
CO38AJ
Christopher Garnett Chase
CO38AR
Red Panda Road
CO38BT
Allen Aldridge Grove
CO59XS
Newbridge Road
CO59XN
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
CO61BP
Allendale Drive
CO61GG
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
CO61ND
Patten Close
CM98HQ
The Street
CM98HW
Old Hall Lane
CO20JT
Green Acres Road
CO20JY
Abberton Road
CO20LY
Orpen's Hill
CO38LU
Turkey Cock Lane
CO38PH
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
CO38WX
Church Lane
CO61DT
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
CO59TX
Lodge Road
CO61XN
Norbury Close
CO20NG
Birchway
CO20NL
Birch Street
CO61DP
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
CO38AL
Church Lane
CO57RZ
Maldon Road
CO59TA
Kelvedon Road
CO61DG
Aldercar Road
CO61EL
The Crescent
CM98HN
Rose Lane
CO20DS
Birch Road
CO20DX
High Road
CO20FA
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
CO20JW
Blind Lane
CO20PU
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
CO38AB
Tollgate West
CO38BA
Rhino Drive
CO57RN
School Lane
CO59TD
New Road
CO61EJ
Coggeshall Road
CO61XD
Steele Close
CO61YT
Hedgelands
CO20EU
Church Road
CO20NE
Birch Street
CO20NJ
Mill Lane
CO38AA
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
CO38LY
Turkey Cock Lane
CO59XB
Maldon Road
CO61BX
Hall Road
CO61HN
Honywood Close
CO61YW
Westbury Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.