Marks Tey & Layer
Strong on schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Marks Tey & Layer in Colchester using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Marks Tey & Layer a good place to live?
Marks Tey & Layer may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Colchester below.
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Marks Tey & Layer at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Marks Tey & Layer
Crime rate
Crime rate
11.67 per 1,000 people
Percentile
74th percentile nationally
Crime data is above the national middle range.
House prices in Marks Tey & Layer
House prices
Average sold price
£365,060
Percentile
68th percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Schools in Marks Tey & Layer
Flood risk in Marks Tey & Layer
Transport in Marks Tey & Layer
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Marks Tey & Layer a good place to live?
Marks Tey & Layer may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Marks Tey & Layer safe?
Marks Tey & Layer ranks in the 74th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Marks Tey & Layer?
The average sold price is £365,060, with house prices in the 68th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Marks Tey & Layer?
Schools rank in the 85th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Marks Tey & Layer?
Nearby public profiles include Prettygate in Colchester and Stanway in Colchester.
