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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 7.7% 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
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 173 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 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
Detached80£475,000
Flats14£176,250
Semi-Detached59£343,000
Terraced20£292,500

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.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.