Postcode CO6 1BW is located in an urban city, within the Marks Tey and Layer ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Marks Tey & Wakes Colne area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne is £53,100 per year. The nearest station is Marks Tey located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,811 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne is £53,100 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from CO6 1BW.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne near CO6 1BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Marks Tey located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Marks Tey | N/A | Walking directions to Marks Tey |
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 CO6 1BW postcode area, located within Marks Tey & Wakes Colne, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
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.