Postcode CO3 8AX 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 95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne is £53,100 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.
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 95.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.8% 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 of residents in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne is £53,100 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 91 ft away from CO3 8AX.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne near CO3 8AX 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.
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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 72 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £330,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £295,000 |
10 years price trend in Marks Tey and Layer
In the CO3 8AX postcode area, located within Marks Tey & Wakes Colne, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.