Patten Close Marks Tey, Colchester
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (CO6), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 8901400.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £365,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 9, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Colchester costs £2,283 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Marks Tey, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tollgate Health Centre, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £365,000 | £345,000 | £385,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £374,000 | £374,000 | £374,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £316,250 | £282,500 | £350,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 |
| 2009 | 3 | £175,000 | £166,000 | £228,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2024 | 18 CO6 1ND | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2024 | 1 CO6 1ND | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2023 | 3 CO6 1ND | Detached | £374,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2022 | 22 CO6 1ND | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2021 | 7 CO6 1ND | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2020 | 20 CO6 1ND | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2019 | 13 CO6 1ND | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2017 | 18 CO6 1ND | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2017 | 2 CO6 1ND | Semi-detached | £282,500 | |
| 17 Nov 2016 | 20 CO6 1ND | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2013 | 1 CO6 1ND | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 21 May 2010 | 2 CO6 1ND | Semi-detached | £198,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2009 | 15 CO6 1ND | Detached | £228,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2009 | 13 CO6 1ND | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 20 May 2009 | 11 CO6 1ND | Semi-detached | £166,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2007 | 16 CO6 1ND | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 2 CO6 1ND | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2005 | 23 CO6 1ND | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2005 | 18 CO6 1ND | Detached | £221,500 | |
| 5 Jan 2004 | 1 CO6 1ND | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2003 | 5 CO6 1ND | Detached | £145,250 | |
| 27 Nov 2002 | 20 CO6 1ND | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2002 | 21 CO6 1ND | Semi-detached | £174,000 | New build. |
| 19 Jun 2002 | 23 CO6 1ND | Semi-detached | £175,000 | New build. |
| 14 Jun 2002 | 15 CO6 1ND | Detached | £156,750 | |
| 29 Jun 2001 | 14 CO6 1ND | Detached | £127,000 | |
| 19 Jan 1999 | 1 CO6 1ND | Detached | £79,000 | |
| 3 Dec 1998 | 14 CO6 1ND | Detached | £79,995 | |
| 20 Mar 1998 | 11 CO6 1ND | Semi-detached | £69,000 | |
| 13 Feb 1998 | 4 CO6 1ND | Semi-detached | £66,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1976-1982 (8); 1967-1975 (2); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Council tax
What each band costs in Colchester in 2026-27: Band D £2,283 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,522 | £1,776 | £2,029 | £2,283 | £2,790 | £3,297 | £3,805 | £4,566 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (55% of about 510 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 39 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO6 1ND | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CO6 1XG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Marks Tey 474,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Chappel and Wakes Colne 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Kelvedon 600,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wellside Marks Tey | 80 m |
| Car parks | Marks Tey Station (Station Road) Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Mer | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 34.4 km (21 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 36.6 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Tollgate Health Centre | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marks Tey Pharmacy LTD | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Eight Ash Green Dental Surgery | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (Lexden Hospital) | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Copford Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shell Sextons, Marys Tey | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 210 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.0 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,160 m² | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade I), 750 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade I | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Circular brick kilns, W H Collier Brick and Tile Works, Church Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Medieval moat at Marks Tey Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stonefield Grove | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Church House Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Aldercar | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Wigleys Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| The Wash | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Bushy Grove | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 24 |
1 of the street's 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Colchester: see them on the Colchester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Way To The Raj CO6 1LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Mar 2026 |
| SHELL SEXTONS CO6 1LT | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Godmans Lane (3); On or near Domsey Bank (3); On or near Jays Lane (2); On or near Well Side (1); On or near Proctor Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Well Side · Jays Lane · Coggeshall Road · Kingsbury Close · Hawlmark End · Asbury Drive · Proctor Way · Steele Close · Norbury Close · Domsey Bank · Danbury Close · Cornwallis Drive
All the streets in CO6 and across Colchester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.