Postcode CO5 9UF 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.4 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 Kelvedon located about 3.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East has a very 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 31.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.9% 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 9UF.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East near CO5 9UF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kelvedon located about 3 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 CO5 9UF postcode area, located within Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East, there are 2 primary and 1 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.