Postcode CO5 7BP is located in a rural village, within the Mersea and Pyefleet ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East is £66,072 per year. The nearest station is Wivenhoe located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,200 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East is £66,072 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO5 7BP.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East near CO5 7BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wivenhoe located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Wivenhoe | N/A | Walking directions to Wivenhoe |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Mersea and Pyefleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £362,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £198,250 |
| Detached | 102 | £526,250 |
| Terraced | 2 | £272,500 |
10 year median price trend in Mersea and Pyefleet
In the CO5 7BP postcode area, located within Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East, there are 3 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.
Elected local representatives for CO5 7BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robert Alec Davidson
Mersea & Pyefleet - Elected 7 May 2026
Bernard Jenkin
Harwich and North Essex - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.