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About

Sudbury South West ward covers the western half of the historic market town of Sudbury, situated along the River Stour. The area includes residential neighbourhoods, local shopping streets, and areas of open space. The ward contains a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, serving a primarily residential community. Its boundaries are shaped by key roads and the river's course.

A central feature is the large recreational ground known as Kingfisher Leisure Centre and the adjacent playing fields. The ward also encompasses parts of the town's industrial estate, providing local employment. Sudbury's railway station, offering links to Marks Tey and Cambridge, lies within this ward. The area maintains a distinct separation from the surrounding Suffolk countryside, focused on town life.

Area overview

On average Sudbury South West has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 223 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sudbury South West is £44,591 per year. There are 1 schools in Sudbury South West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sudbury South West is home to around 2,840 people, with a population density of about 1,292 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
223
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sudbury South West Population
2,840
Population density
1,292 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
115.85(+267%)
Shoplifting
38.73(+466%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.58(+366%)
Public order
22.54(+340%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.83(+89%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,635
92.78%
Other White
101
3.56%
Irish
20
0.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.53%
Other
15
0.53%
Total population: 2,840

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
730
29.46%
No qualifications
494
19.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
410
16.55%
Level 3 (A level)
389
15.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
258
10.41%
Total 16+ residents: 2,478

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
632
45.05%
Owns with a mortgage
311
22.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
254
18.1%
Social rents from council
86
6.13%
Other social rented
67
4.78%
Total households: 1,403

Property prices in Sudbury South West

Median price£273,000
Price per sq ft£315
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £337K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £273,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Sudbury South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £520,000.

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 South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£430,000£331
Terraced16£271,500£308
Semi-Detached11£250,000£303
Flats6£176,500£303

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sudbury South West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sudbury South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302,975£142,750£260,000£197,500
2017£320,000£145,000£250,000£190,000
2018£375,000£133,000£255,000£223,750
2019£320,000£150,000£265,000£248,000
2020£432,500£196,000£250,625£250,000
2021£410,000£150,000£279,248£238,355
2022£425,000£176,500£325,000£265,000
2023£355,000£171,000£312,500£252,500
2024£369,250£147,250£300,000£235,000
2025£385,000£157,500£275,000£253,250
2026£515,000£250,000£273,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sudbury South West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sudbury South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302£221£255£268
2017£308£268£267£256
2018£316£238£303£241
2019£304£236£284£267
2020£299£300£272£289
2021£296£281£305£283
2022£348£315£347£312
2023£357£296£357£305
2024£375£291£296£304
2025£331£298£326£308
2026£323£295£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sudbury South West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sudbury South West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Sudbury South West

Is Sudbury South West safe?

Sudbury South West records about 223 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Sudbury South West?

The median sale price in Sudbury South West is £273,000 (about £315 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sudbury South West?

Sudbury South West has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Sudbury South West?

Sudbury South West scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sudbury South West sits around rank 15,847 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 South West?

The average household income in Sudbury South West is around £44,591 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Sudbury South West?

Sudbury South West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Laura Ann Smith (Green Party).

All postcodes in Sudbury South West

CO107FS

Robert Darry Close

CO102AD

Friars Street

CO102TL

Corporal Lillie Close

CO102ED

King Street

CO102RL

Newton Road

CO102DJ

Cross Street

CO102TA

Bullocks Terrace

CO102TE

Blackfriars

CO107PE

Lime Grove

CO102BH

Mill Lane

CO107FR

Thomas West Court

CO102GE

Grammar School Place

CO102DE

Braybrooke Mews

CO102AP

Priory Walk

CO102AS

Christopher Lane

CO107HN

Brundon Lane

CO102BD

Catesby Meadow

CO102BE

Kingfishers

CO102SS

Station Road

CO102AU

Plough Lane

CO102BA

Ballingdon Gardens

CO102BW

Orchard Place

CO102SX

Bank Buildings

CO102FE

Priory Place

CO102BS

Hawk Lane

CO107GY

Sandy Lane

CO102BZ

Ballingdon Street

CO107HG

Sandy Lane

CO102PW

Reddells Close

CO101BG

Mill Hill

CO102AF

Priory Gardens

CO107PB

Lark Rise

CO107NY

Meadow View Road

CO102FJ

Nonsuch Meadow

CO107PF

Robin Way

CO107FQ

Brundon Lane

CO102AL

Cricketers Close

CO107HL

Sandy Lane

CO102DX

Ballingdon Hill Industrial Estate

CO102FY

Christopher Court

CO107NX

Hall Rise

CO102TQ

Bullocks Lane

CO107HA

Bulmer Road

CO102UU

Hamilton Road

CO107HF

Bulmer Road

CO102AH

Chestnut Mews

CO102XJ

Ingram's Well Road

CO102DY

Ballingdon Street

CO102DS

Cross Street

CO102BN

Elliotts Yard

CO101DE

Bulmer Road

CO107HH

Bush Grove

CO102FA

Station Road

CO102TG

Edgworth Road

CO102XA

Cornard Road

CO102AA

Friars Street

CO102AW

School Street

CO102DP

Cross Street

CO102BU

Ellistons Yard

CO102DB

Middleton Road

CO102ET

Gainsborough Street

CO101DF

Sandy Lane

CO102BY

Red House Lane

CO102DR

Garden Place

CO102BJ

Church Street

CO102BF

Woodpeckers

CO102SZ

Willow Close

CO102AT

Straw Lane

CO102ER

Market Hill

CO107GB

Stour Valley Business Centre

CO107LJ

Middleton Road

CO102PT

Constitution Hill

CO102TD

Meadow Lane

CO107PA

Pinecroft Rise

CO107NZ

Meadow View Road

CO102FF

St Peters Court

CO107NU

Meadow View Road

CO102BX

Ballingdon Street

CO102AQ

Blackfriars

CO107FP

Bulmer Road

CO102EQ

King Street

CO107NT

Middleton Road

CO102FQ

Sudbury South West

CO102DH

Laundry Gardens

CO102SU

Station Road

CO102RT

Ingrams Well Road

CO102GA

Quay Lane

CO102EN

Market Hill

CO102AJ

Friars Street

CO102RQ

St Leonards Drive

CO107SR

Bulmer Road

CO102RD

Cornard Road

CO102FG

King Charles Court

CO102RU

Chelsea Road

CO102TJ

Francis Road

CO102DU

Salter Hall Mews

CO102GS

Ballingdon Street

CO102AG

Friars Street

CO102HH

Chelsea Court

CO102PP

Belle Vue Road

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.