Postcode CO5 7NH 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 very low crime levels, with around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East is £54,400 per year. The nearest station is Wivenhoe located about 2.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,391 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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 of residents in Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East is £54,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO5 7NH.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East near CO5 7NH 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Mersea and Pyefleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £1,455,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 97 | £530,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £332,500 |
| Terraced | 5 | £305,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mersea and Pyefleet
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.