Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
Colchester 010 · 6 sub-areas · 10,221 residents
Colchester 010 is a predominantly owner-occupied part of Colchester, home to around 10,200 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,080 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed, and reflecting the area's family-settled character. With eight in ten households owning their home, this is one of the more stable, residential corners of the borough.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne is a mid-density neighbourhood of Colchester in the East of England region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,216 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne in Colchester
Living in Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
This part of Colchester has the feel of an established residential area rather than a rental market in flux. The vast majority of households — around 80% — own their homes, which shapes everything from the pace of turnover to the age profile of the streets. Families with children make up a significant share: roughly one in four households is a couple with children, and just over a fifth of residents are under 18.
On cost, the neighbourhood sits at a relatively accessible point for Colchester. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,080 a month, which is roughly in line with — or slightly below — the national median for that size. One-beds start at about £833, and three-beds reach around £1,320. That said, rents have risen by about 6% in the past year, broadly in step with the wider regional trend. Council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,283 a year.
The demographic picture here is notably even across age groups, with no single cohort dominating. The 18–34 group accounts for roughly one in five residents, similar to the 35–49 and 50–64 bands. That balance, combined with the high owner-occupation rate, suggests a neighbourhood where people tend to stay rather than pass through. Degree-level qualifications are held by around a third of residents — above the national average.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1,800 metres away — about a 22-minute walk, or a short drive. From there, the rail commute to London runs around 74 minutes by public transport. Just over half of residents commute by car, while more than a third work from home — a share that points to a workforce skewed towards professional and knowledge-based roles. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Colchester 010 a nice place to live?
- For families and owner-occupiers, it's a settled and relatively affordable part of Colchester. Crime runs below the national average, most residents own their homes, and the area scores at deprivation decile 6.8 — meaning it's above the middle in terms of low deprivation. The school picture within catchment distance is weaker than the national average, which is worth noting.
- What is the rent in Colchester 010?
- A one-bedroom home averages around £833 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,080, and a three-bedroom around £1,320. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose by roughly 6% in the past year, so expect some upward pressure on new tenancies.
- Is Colchester 010 safe?
- Crime runs at around 64 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area's high owner-occupation rate and relatively low deprivation score support that picture, though conditions can vary between streets.
- What's the commute from Colchester 010 to London?
- The rail journey to London takes around 74 minutes by public transport. The nearest mainline station is roughly 1,800 metres away — about a 22-minute walk. More than half of residents commute by car, and over a third work from home, so the commute experience varies significantly depending on your employer.
- Who lives in Colchester 010?
- Mostly long-settled owner-occupiers, with a strong family presence — around one in four households is a couple with children. The age profile is unusually even across generations. About a third of residents hold degree-level qualifications, and the area is predominantly UK-born.
- What schools are near Colchester 010?
- There are 13 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 16% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 3,900 metres away. Check individual catchment boundaries carefully before committing to a move.
- How affordable is buying a home in Colchester 010?
- The median house price is around £395,000. On a typical local salary of roughly £31,600 a year, saving a standard deposit would take around 6.3 years — challenging, but more manageable than in many parts of the south-east. The area is firmly owner-occupier territory, with 80% of households already owning.