Postcode CO3 8LZ 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 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no 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 2.4% 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 110 ft away from CO3 8LZ.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne near CO3 8LZ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Marks Tey and Layer area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £990,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 80 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £176,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £343,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £292,500 |
10 year median price trend in Marks Tey and Layer
In the CO3 8LZ postcode area, located within Marks Tey & Wakes Colne, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.