Postcode CO6 1FN 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne is £69,047 per year. The nearest station is Marks Tey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,239 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne is £69,047 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from CO6 1FN.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne near CO6 1FN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Marks Tey | N/A | Walking directions to Marks Tey |
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 CO6 1FN postcode area, located within Marks Tey & Wakes Colne, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO6 1FN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Marks Tey Post Office & Store | Colchester, CO6 1WG | Walking directions to Marks Tey Post Office & Store |
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 CO6 1FN, 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.