Area360 logo

Find postcode

Sudbury North East

Interactive map displaying Sudbury North East

About

Sudbury North East ward covers the northern and eastern outskirts of Sudbury town, incorporating residential neighbourhoods that transition into the surrounding Suffolk countryside. The area is primarily characterised by housing developments, local schools, and community facilities that serve the town's population. Chilton Woods, a significant new development, is expanding the ward's residential footprint with modern housing and planned infrastructure.

The landscape is defined by the gentle slopes of the River Stour valley, with the river itself forming a natural boundary. Recreational paths follow the waterway, connecting to the town centre. A notable local feature is the historic Chilton Church, which stands isolated in fields, separated from its original village by centuries of landscape change. The ward maintains a distinct separation from the more central urban areas of Sudbury.

Area overview

On average Sudbury North East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 25% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sudbury North East is £44,591 per year. Sudbury North East is home to around 3,150 people, with a population density of about 6,403.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sudbury North East Population
3,150
Population density
6,403.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.24(+138%)
Public order
16.51(+222%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.87(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.92(+135%)
Other theft
9.21(+68%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,730
86.67%
Other White
176
5.59%
Other
41
1.3%
Other Asian
32
1.02%
Bangladeshi
30
0.95%
Total population: 3,150

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
617
25.02%
Level 4 qualifications or above
430
17.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
426
17.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
394
15.98%
Level 3 (A level)
371
15.04%
Total 16+ residents: 2,466

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
362
27.65%
Owns with a mortgage
291
22.23%
Social rents from council
260
19.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
215
16.42%
Other social rented
126
9.63%
Total households: 1,309

Property prices in Sudbury North East

Median price£222,500
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £264K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 (about £283 per square foot) in Sudbury North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £371,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sudbury North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£371,000£297
Semi-Detached6£255,000£368
Terraced13£195,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sudbury North East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sudbury North East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£311,500£171,000£166,000
2017£320,000£202,500£174,995
2018£288,000£188,000£181,250
2019£265,000£215,000£166,750
2020£295,000£189,250£182,000
2021£347,500£225,000£190,000
2022£347,500£310,000£222,000
2023£358,000£243,500£235,000
2024£331,500£254,500£216,000
2025£371,000£238,000£190,000
2026£250,000£292,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sudbury North East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sudbury North East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257£217£210
2017£244£301£193
2018£329£203£225
2019£316£280£188
2020£316£287£203
2021£341£339£229
2022£396£369£324
2023£376£369£278
2024£336£353£239
2025£316£396£223
2026£328£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sudbury North East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sudbury North East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Sudbury North East

Is Sudbury North East safe?

Sudbury North East records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Sudbury North East?

The median sale price in Sudbury North East is £222,500 (about £283 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Sudbury North East?

Sudbury North East scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sudbury North East sits around rank 11,773 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Sudbury North East?

The average household income in Sudbury North East is around £44,591 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Sudbury North East?

Sudbury North East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alison Owen (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.