Postcode CO8 5BB 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 23.3 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 Bures 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 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 23.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne is £69,047 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO8 5BB.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne near CO8 5BB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bures located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Rural North area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 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 | 69 | £530,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £322,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £397,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £307,250 |
10 year median price trend in Rural North
In the CO8 5BB 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.
Elected local representatives for CO8 5BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
William D'Urban Sunnucks
Rural North - Elected 7 May 2026
Bernard Jenkin
Harwich and North Essex - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.