Postcode CO6 1LX 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 22.2 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 1.0 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 25,972 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from CO6 1LX.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne near CO6 1LX 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 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 | 82 | £492,500 |
| Flats | 12 | £176,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £344,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £287,000 |
10 year median price trend in Marks Tey and Layer
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: 16/01/2026.