Postcode CO5 9SG is located in a rural village, 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 27.3 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 Kelvedon located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,601 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from CO5 9SG.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East near CO5 9SG has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kelvedon located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Kelvedon | N/A | Walking directions to Kelvedon |
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Marks Tey and Layer area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 86 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £168,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £337,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £281,500 |
10 year median price trend in Marks Tey and Layer
In the CO5 9SG postcode area, located within Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East, 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.
Elected local representatives for CO5 9SG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Patrick Harding
Marks Tey & Layer - Elected 7 May 2026
Priti Patel
Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.