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Marks Tey & Wakes Colne

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About

Marks Tey and Wakes Colne are villages located southwest of Colchester in Essex. The area is known for its transport links, with Marks Tey serving as a key railway junction connecting London, Colchester, and Sudbury. The A12 runs nearby, providing road access to the region. Both villages have a mix of residential areas and open countryside, with farmland and small woodlands surrounding them.

Wakes Colne is smaller and more rural, with a historic church and a scattering of traditional cottages. Marks Tey has more amenities, including shops, a primary school, and a village hall. The area is quiet, with walking paths along country lanes and fields. The River Colne flows nearby, adding to the rural character of the landscape.

Area overview

On average Marks Tey & Wakes Colne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 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 of residents in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne is £53,100 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).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

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

Demographics

British

8,620

88.78%

Other White

238

2.45%

African

165

1.7%

Indian

0.99%

Chinese

0.84%

Total population: 9,709

Housing

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 £140,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	65	£445,000	£340,200	£410,400	£542,500	£825,000
Flats	11	£195,000	£148,750	£170,250	£198,750	£223,750
Semi-Detached	55	£325,000	£239,700	£301,000	£373,500	£515,000
Terraced	16	£293,500	£213,450	£273,750	£336,250	£417,500

10 years price trend in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne

All postcodes in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne

CO38LU

Turkey Cock Lane

CO38PH

Marks Tey & Wakes Colne

CO38WX

Church Lane

CO61DT

Marks Tey & Wakes Colne

CO61JQ

Chappel Road

CO61XN

Norbury Close

CO63RH

Brook Road

CO63RY

Rectory Road

CO61DP

Marks Tey & Wakes Colne

CO38AL

Church Lane

CO61DG

Aldercar Road

CO61EL

The Crescent

CO61RZ

East Gores Road

CO62EE

Swan Street

CO63SE

Rectory Road

CO38AB

Tollgate West

CO38BA

Rhino Drive

CO61EJ

Coggeshall Road

CO62AQ

Vernons Road

CO61XD

Steele Close

CO61YT

Hedgelands

CO62AE

Colchester Road

CO38AA

Marks Tey & Wakes Colne

CO38LY

Turkey Cock Lane

CO61BX

Hall Road

CO61HN

Honywood Close

CO61YW

Westbury Close

CO62AL

Marks Tey & Wakes Colne

CO62AT

Marks Tey & Wakes Colne

CO62BZ

Lane Road

CO62DX

Chappel Hill

CO62EL

Priory Road

CO62DZ

Pope's Road

CO62QP

The Street

CO63PH

Ford Street

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail