Postcode CO3 8DN 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 91.6 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 2.0 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 91.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO3 8DN.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne near CO3 8DN 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Marks Tey and Layer area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £465,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £341,250 |
| Terraced | 17 | £290,000 |
10 years price trend in Marks Tey and Layer
In the CO3 8DN postcode area, located within Marks Tey & Wakes Colne, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Lakelands Primary School | Free schools | Outstanding | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Stanway School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Stanway Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.