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Marks Tey and Layer

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About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 155 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Marks Tey and Layer area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £975,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached72£475,000
Flats11£195,000
Semi-Detached51£330,000
Terraced21£295,000

10 years price trend in Marks Tey and Layer

All postcodes 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
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.