Postcode CO5 7SB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Marks Tey and Layer 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 32.2 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 6.0 miles away.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,314 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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 7SB.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East near CO5 7SB 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 6 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 CO5 7SB postcode area, located within Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East, there are no schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.