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Marks Tey & Wakes Colne

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About

Marks Tey is a key transport node where the A12 and the A120 roads intersect, with a railway station offering direct services to London. The area functions as a commuter base, containing residential estates and local retail parks. The landscape includes areas of farmland and the Roman River valley to the south, providing a contrast to the main road infrastructure.

Wakes Colne is a smaller, more rural parish centred on a village green and a former mill on the River Colne. It is known for the Wakes Colne railway station, which is now part of the Colne Valley Railway heritage line operating steam trains. The surrounding countryside consists of arable fields and woodland, with the Colne Valley footpath network running through the area.

Area overview

On average Marks Tey & Wakes Colne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne is £69,047 per year. There are 5 schools in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Marks Tey & Wakes Colne is home to around 9,709 people, with a population density of about 180.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marks Tey & Wakes Colne Population
9,709
Population density
180.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.34(-18%)
Shoplifting
8.96(+26%)
Vehicle crime
5.87(+29%)
Other theft
4.84(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.71(-42%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,620
88.78%
Other White
238
2.45%
African
165
1.7%
Indian
96
0.99%
Chinese
82
0.84%
Total population: 9,709

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,532
32.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,503
19.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,270
16.37%
No qualifications
1,112
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
774
9.98%
Total 16+ residents: 7,759

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,743
45.06%
Owns outright
1,366
35.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
343
8.87%
Other social rented
195
5.04%
Social rents from council
127
3.28%
Total households: 3,868

Property prices in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £835,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Marks Tey & Wakes Colne 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 & Wakes Colne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached70£457,500
Flats12£176,250
Semi-Detached51£338,000
Terraced14£288,500

10 years median price trend in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne.

All postcodes in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne

CO85AT

Hall Road

CO38WX

Church Lane

CO61JQ

Chappel Road

CO63RH

Brook Road

CO38LU

London Road

CO38PH

Westside Centre

CO61DT

Marks Tey and Layer

CO61XN

Norbury Close

CO63RY

Rectory Road

CO38AL

Redwing Close

CO61DG

Aldercar Road

CO61DP

Marks Tey and Layer

CO61EL

The Crescent

CO61RZ

East Gores Road

CO62EE

Swan Street

CO38AB

Tollgate West

CO61EJ

Old London Road

CO61XD

Steele Close

CO61YT

Hedgelands

CO62AE

Colchester Road

CO63SE

Rectory Road

CO38BA

Rhino Drive

CO61GL

Keepers Way

CO62AQ

Vernons Road

CO38AA

Marks Tey and Layer

CO61HN

Honywood Close

CO61YW

Westbury Close

CO62AL

Crepping Hall Road

CO62BZ

Colchester Road

CO62DX

Chappel Hill

CO62DZ

Popes Lane

CO63PH

Ford Street

CO38LY

Turkey Cock Lane

CO61BX

School Road

CO62AT

Jankes Green

CO62EL

Priory Road

CO62QP

The Street

Data Sources

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