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County or areaEssex
Postcode districtCO5
Telephone code01206
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 42 min4:37 am – 9:19 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 47 min8:01 am – 3:48 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People8,300 residentsin the Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East census areaMedian age 49.83,312 households85% of homes owner-occupied48% owned outright5% social rented, 9% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.2% unemployment rate59% of adults are economically active, 3,959 in work, 29% retiredMain industries: construction 14%, retail and wholesale 13%, health and social work 12%Getting to work: 35% work from home, 58% go by car, 2% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle53% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages31% of adults hold a degree or higher15% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 23°C, lows 13°CColdest month January: highs 8°C, lows 2°C605 mm of rain a year, 13 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October40 days of air frost, 19 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 8°CJFebruary: 2 to 8°CFMarch: 3 to 11°CMApril: 5 to 14°CAMay: 8 to 18°CMJune: 11 to 21°CJJuly: 13 to 23°CJAugust: 13 to 23°CASeptember: 11 to 20°CSOctober: 8 to 15°CONovember: 5 to 11°CNDecember: 2 to 8°CD25°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksVirley Brook (North Arm)river · 1.8 miMiddle Field Hillhill · 1.5 miAbberton Reservoirreservoir · 2.5 miSalcottstone Brook (North Arm)river · 2.9 miLayer Woodwoodland · 1.0 miLong Woodwoodland · 1.1 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesPudding Greenpark · 1.6 miWindmill Greenpark · 2.2 miTiptree Heathpark · 3.1 mi · 21 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes12 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19702 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 22 May 201545 mi away, Ramsgate, KentMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 1 May 202636 mi away, Southern North SeaSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 6.6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband78% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband98% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.3% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,420 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation35 m115 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 20 to 50 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalHertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (Lexden Hospital)5.4 miGP surgeryTiptree Medical Centre2.1 miPharmacyTiptree Pharmacy2.1 miDentistTiptree Dental Surgery2.1 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools2 primaryPrimaryBirch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary Schoolages 5-11, 124 pupils1.8 miPrimaryMilldene Primary Schoolages 4-11, 185 pupils2.0 miSecondaryThurstable Schoolages 11-16, 932 pupils2.1 miCollegeColchester Institute6.3 miUniversityUniversity of Essex7.3 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportLondon Southend Airport SEN18 miMajor airportLondon Stansted Airport STN24 miRailway stationMarks Tey4.1 miBus stationColchester North Park-and-RideMile End8.4 miFerryEast Mersea Ferry Landing9.0 miBus stops2 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the CO5 postcode district.


27 Pubs in Layer Marney in 5 categories

 

 

117 Restaurants in Layer Marney in 20 categories

 

 

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85 Shops in Layer Marney in 23 categories

 

 

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57 Takeaways in Layer Marney in 7 categories

 

 

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3 Business services in Layer Marney in 2 categories

 

 

115 Home improvement in Layer Marney in 22 categories

 

 

67 Attractions in Layer Marney in 15 categories

 

 

48 Health and beauty in Layer Marney in 14 categories

 

 

107 Education in Layer Marney in 26 categories

 

 

56 Property services in Layer Marney in 7 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Layer Marney

  • Mingles Club Colchester - Lexden

    Night Club

    66a London Road, Lexden, CO3 4DF

    5.2 miles away

    5 star reviewI pretty sure you were that cute little redhead that some of us had fun with along with your friend, ...

  • Anchor Inn - Bradfield, Upper Street

    Bar

    42 South Street Harwich Road Heath Road Upper Street, Bradfield, Upper Street, CO7 6LW

    12.8 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely food and fantastic service, mid-week barmaid was very helpful and friendly. Huge selection of main meals, bar meals and ...

  • Skinners Arms - Tattingstone, Manningtree

    Bar

    612 Main Road Clacton Road White Horse Hill Station Road, Tattingstone, Manningtree, CO11 1DX

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewA shredded lamb shepherds pie was out of this world and the beer a close second. Worth the five stars.

  • Haywain - Little Bromley

    Gastropub

    Bentley Road, Little Bromley, CO11 2PL

    12.5 miles away

    4 star reviewVery friendly pub,good food, recommended.Best Sunday lunch around.

  • Kings Fish Bar - Kelvedon, Colchester

    Bar

    201 High Street, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9JD

    4.2 miles away

    4 star reviewLovely people and greet food. Will always be regulars here.

 

Top restaurants in Layer Marney

  • Hong Kong Chef - Stanway, Colchester

    Czech Restaurant

    23 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0NR

    5 miles away

    5 star reviewAlways use this takeaway, never had a complaint, top draw. The best for miles?

  • Spice Zone - Halstead

    Fast Food Restaurant

    1C Head Street, Halstead, CO9 2AT

    10.8 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food and really helpful friendly staff

  • Secret Garden - Sudbury

    Breakfast Restaurant

    21 Friars Street, Sudbury, CO10 2AA

    15.1 miles away

    5 star reviewAlways wonderful

  • Cornflower Wholefoods - Colchester

    Vegan Restaurant

    49 High Street, Colchester, CO7 0AQ

    9.9 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat selection of organic and vegetarian foods. always with a smile, excellent!

  • Raj Of India - Braintree

    Buffet Restaurant

    17 The Street, Braintree, CM77 6RW

    12.8 miles away

    4 star reviewThis resturant is excellent, the food is fresh an arrives quickly I highly recommend it. Strange how the 3 reviews above have ...

 

Top banks in Layer Marney

  • HSBC - Sudbury, Suffolk

    46 Market Hill, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6ES

    15.6 miles away

    5 star reviewWonderful to see the manager outside the fire damaged branch dealing with confused customers and offering a service

  • Natwest - Sudbury, Suffolk

    32 Market Hill, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EN

    15.2 miles away

    5 star reviewWe like new look of Sudbury NatWest staf helpfull

 

Top hotels in Layer Marney

  • Dome - Hullbridge, Hockley

    Dome Caravan Pk, Hullbridge, Hockley, SS5 5LU

    15.4 miles away

    5 star reviewThe Dome guest house was a great place to stay, very clean, warm friendly and very nice lady(Camila) , very ...

  • Miami Hotel - Chelmsford

    Chelmsford, CM2 9

    15.5 miles away

    5 star reviewChambermaids are all so lovely and helpful, rude managers!!

 

Top shops in Layer Marney

  • Paraphernalia - Burnham on Crouch

    Wig Shop

    42 Station Road, Burnham on Crouch, CM0 8BQ

    13.2 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent shop .. crammed full of almost whatever you need , from cards, gifts , tools, electricals , stationery ...

  • Jasmine Oriental - Southminster

    Noodle Shop

    17 High Street, Southminster, CM0 7AY

    11.1 miles away

    5 star reviewAs ex-First Class cabin crew, I know a thing or two about good service and good food – and our ...

  • Euronics - Maldon

    Appliance Store

    Wycke Hill Business Park Wycke Hill, Maldon, CM9 6WH

    9 miles away

    5 star reviewWashing machine packed up Monday , and a new machine delivered on the Thursday. Good prices and excellent ...

  • Rodney Inn - Little Baddow

    Juice Shop

    36 Imperial Avenue North Hill, Little Baddow, CM3 4TQ

    11 miles away

    5 star reviewA lovely old fashioned style pub. Good food and great beer.

  • Taste Of China - Braintree

    Chinaware Store

    8 Cressing Road, Braintree, CM7 3PP

    10.7 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic food fresh, excellent service ,all the sauce's are very well made which is a base for all the meals ...

 

Top supermarkets in Layer Marney

  • Asda - Ipswich

    Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9TH

    20.7 miles away

    4 star reviewOverall a really good supermarket, but beware of the meat deals. I have purchased some minced beef at £10 for ...

  • Fiveways - Colchester, Stanway

    Peartree Road, Colchester, Stanway, CO3

    4.4 miles away

    4 star reviewAs a slightly disabled person ,this store is good.It has wise aisles ,exceptionally helpful staff who are always present to ...

 

Top takeaways in Layer Marney

  • Waterside Fish & Chips - Brightlingsea, Colchester

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    59 Waterside, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0AX

    9.7 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best fish and chips EVER. Skate was fresh and locally caught, the batter was beautifully crisp and the chips ...

  • Martellas - Chelmsford

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    3 The Asda Centre, Chelmsford, CM2 6RF

    13.8 miles away

    5 star reviewAlways enjoy the fish and chips here. Just once didn't enjoy it. I haven't been put off though, everyones allowed ...

  • Cod Father - Monkwick, Colchester

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    4 The Parade, Queen Elizabeth Way, Monkwick, Colchester, CO2 8LY

    5.5 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful fish and especially curry sauce. Friendly staff and good service

  • Codfather - Sudbury

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    37 King Street, Sudbury, CO10 2EQ

    15.2 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic fish and chips !

  • Blue Chutney - Wickford

    31-33 The Broadway, Wickford, SS117AD

    18.6 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat meal bit expensive , long wait for meal but well worth the wait will be going back again

 

Top cinemas in Layer Marney

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Top business services in Layer Marney

  • Netta's Dry Cleaners - Sudbury

    Cleaners

    Great Eastern Road, Sudbury, CO10 2TJ

    15.1 miles away

    5 star reviewI took a jacket into Netta's that was falling apart. Donna has done an AMAZING job sewing it back together ...

  • Promenade - Chelmsford

    Cleaners

    8 Torquay Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6NF

    14.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant dry cleaners, will also do alterations

  • Chicks Catering Services - Chelmsford

    Caterer

    150 Chelmer Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6AB

    14.2 miles away

    5 star reviewVery impressed with Chicks and this is from a food snob. They catered for my brother's wake and we were ...

 

Top home improvement in Layer Marney

 

Top attractions in Layer Marney

 

Top health and beauty in Layer Marney

  • Lee Aaron - Colchester

    Hair Care

    2 Parr Drive, Colchester, CO3 9EP

    4.6 miles away

    5 star reviewAaron is a great hairdresser best would tell others to go to him is such a good hairdresser cuts ...

  • Ardleigh Hall Leisure - Colchester

    Squash Club

    Chitts Hill Saint John's Green Dedham Road, Colchester, CO7 7LG

    10.8 miles away

    5 star reviewWhen Ardleigh Squash funded a tournament in their early days it was a weekend event fora prize of £50. It ...

  • Foot Clinic - Tiptree, Colchester

    Medical Center

    110 Church Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0AB

    2.1 miles away

    5 star reviewBeen a few times ...this lady can work wonders

  • Artizan's - Sible Hedingham, Halstead

    Hair Care

    82 Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3HT

    13.6 miles away

    5 star reviewI love having my hair done here! Sonia is a lovely person, a great hairdresser, and the surroundings are so ...

  • Simon Kleyn Opticians Optometrist - Earls Colne

    Optometrist

    106 High Street, Earls Colne, CO6 2QX

    8.3 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat operator

 

Top education in Layer Marney

  • Clark P J - Stanway, Colchester

    Driving School

    50 Villa Rd, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0RH

    4.6 miles away

    5 star reviewI learned how to drive with peter 18 years ago.i passed first time.he is friendly and professional and a great ...

  • Rway Driving School - Chelmsford

    Driving School

    58 Meon Close, Chelmsford, CM1 7QQ

    14.3 miles away

    5 star reviewTruly loved learning to drive with Ron, he has such a friendly, calm nature and was really helpful during my ...

 

Top property services in Layer Marney

  • Forestry Matters - Ardleigh, Colchester

    Property and Estate Management

    18 Coggeshall Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7LP

    11.3 miles away

    5 star reviewFriendly, competent and fair. competitive

  • Block Managers Limited - Colchester

    Property and Estate Management

    Hawkins Road, Colchester, CO2 8JX

    7 miles away

    5 star reviewOur development switched from another Colchester based agent and I have to say what a difference. They have now been ...