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Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

England / East of England / Babergh / Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

About

The Acton, Great Waldingfield, and Bures area in Babergh is a rural part of Suffolk, characterised by rolling farmland, small villages, and historic buildings. The landscape is dotted with traditional timber-framed houses and medieval churches, reflecting the area's long history. The River Stour forms a natural boundary near Bures, offering scenic views and opportunities for walking and wildlife spotting. Agriculture remains an important part of the local economy, with fields of crops and grazing livestock common sights.

Bures straddles the Suffolk-Essex border and has a mix of amenities, including shops, pubs, and a railway station connecting to Sudbury and Colchester. Great Waldingfield and Acton are quieter, with a strong sense of community centred around village halls and local events. The area is well-suited for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle while remaining within reach of larger towns like Sudbury and Colchester. Footpaths and country lanes provide easy access to the surrounding countryside, making it popular with walkers and cyclists.

Area overview

On average Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures is £44,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures Population
6,121
Population density
105.6 per km²

Demographics

British
5,863
95.82%
Other White
107
1.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.51%
Irish
25
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
23
0.38%
Total population: 6,119

Housing

Owns outright
1,251
47.99%
Owns with a mortgage
772
29.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
246
9.44%
Social rents from council
156
5.98%
Other social rented
114
4.37%
Total households: 2,607

Property prices in Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£420,000
Flats1£180,000
Semi-Detached28£321,000
Terraced9£265,000

10 years price trend in Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

All postcodes in Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO100QX

Airey Close

CO100RG

Waldingfield Road

CO100TU

Coronation Rise

CO100UR

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO100UW

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO100XW

Sudbury Road

CO100XT

Bantocks Road

CO103DQ

Church Field Road

CO105JY

Boxford Lane

CO85BS

Church Square

CO100AJ

High Street

CO100BZ

Lambert Drive

CO100NS

Bures Road

CO100PE

Kedington Hill

CO100SB

Green Acre

CO100SP

Church Road

CO100TS

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO100BX

Babergh Close

CO100FQ

Alston Close

CO100GS

St Mary's Close

CO100NT

Bures Road

CO100SX

Grove Avenue

CO100UN

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO101AT

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO105JZ

Boxford Lane

CO85AB

Church Square

CO85JU

Hollow Lane

CO100AL

High Street

CO100BL

Lavenham Road

CO100NP

Bures Road

CO100QJ

Sudbury Road

CO101PZ

Aubrey Drive

CO103DT

Church Field Road

CO103FG

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO85BL

Nayland Road

CO85JN

St Edmunds Lane

CO85LA

St Edmunds Lane

CO100AY

Sudbury Road

CO100BJ

Lavenham Road

CO100GA

Greensleeves Road

CO100NN

Bures Road

CO100UB

Chapel Close

CO100WL

Tamage Road

CO100WQ

Reliant Close

CO103EB

Church Field Road

CO85BP

Clicket Hill

CO85LD

Cuckoo Hill

CO100GJ

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO100AX

Sudbury Road

CO100RN

The Heath

CO100RR

Badleys Close

CO100SZ

Greensleeves Road

CO100US

Lambert Drive

CO103EX

Church Field Road

CO85FL

Beaumont Close

CO85JE

The Croft

CO100GD

Bramley Close

CO100RH

Valley Road

CO100TZ

Coronation Rise

CO100UD

Braithwaite Drive

CO100XD

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO103FE

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO100TA

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO100BW

Barrow Hill

CO100DJ

Barrow Hill

CO100GP

Sudbury Road

CO100RT

Alexander Drive

CO100SH

Wade Crescent

CO100TT

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO100UH

Vicarage Lane

CO100XL

Browns Close

CO85BJ

Smallbridge Entry

CO85JS

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO85LG

High Street

CO100BU

Lambert Drive

CO100RQ

Carbonels

CO100SW

Church Road

CO100TR

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO100XA

Daniels Close

CO100XU

White Hall Close

CO85AA

Church Square

CO85DB

Beaumont Close

CO85EG

Nayland Road

CO100NZ

Upper Road

CO100UF

Bantocks Road

CO100WS

Rotten Row

CO100XF

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO85BY

Nayland Road

CO85JA

The Croft

CO85LH

Pikes Marsh

CO108DF

Church Field Road

CO100AQ

Clayhall Lane

CO85JB

The Croft

CO85LJ

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.