Postcode CO8 5AJ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Rural North 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 34.3 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 Bures located about 0.8 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 20,670 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO8 5AJ.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne near CO8 5AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bures located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bures | N/A | Walking directions to Bures |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Rural North area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,000 up to £1,445,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 65 | £565,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £212,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rural North
In the CO8 5AJ postcode area, located within Marks Tey & Wakes Colne, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Bures 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.