Postcode CO3 8AB is located in an urban city, within the Marks Tey and Layer ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Marks Tey & Wakes Colne area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne is £69,047 per year. The nearest station is Marks Tey located about 1.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Jamsin Park.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,811 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne is £69,047 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO3 8AB.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne near CO3 8AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Marks Tey located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Jamsin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Jamsin Park |
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Marks Tey and Layer area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 86 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £168,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £337,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £281,500 |
10 year median price trend in Marks Tey and Layer
In the CO3 8AB postcode area, located within Marks Tey & Wakes Colne, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO3 8AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Tollgate Centre, Colchester, CO3 8RG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Western Approach, Colchester, CO3 8AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Hyena Drive, Colchester, CO3 8DW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Cook | Stane Retail Park, Colchester, CO3 8DW | Walking directions to Cook |
Annual council tax rates for Colchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CO3 8AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Patrick Harding
Marks Tey & Layer - Elected 7 May 2026
Priti Patel
Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.