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Sudbury South West

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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 218 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 1,292.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
218
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
108.1(+248%)
Shoplifting
44.01(+519%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.11(+323%)
Public order
23.24(+347%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.89(+98%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Sudbury South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £521,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sudbury South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£340,000
Flats6£150,000
Semi-Detached11£325,000
Terraced12£253,250

10 years median price trend in Sudbury South West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sudbury South West.

All postcodes in Sudbury South West

CO102DY

Ballingdon Street

CO102TB

Meadow Place

CO107NU

Meadow View Road

CO107PG

Elizabeth Way

CO102HA

School Street

CO102FF

St Peters Court

CO102PT

Constitution Hill

CO107NT

Middleton Road

CO102EQ

King Street

CO107HF

Bulmer Road

CO102AP

Priory Walk

CO102AU

Plough Lane

CO102BS

Hawk Lane

CO107PB

Lark Rise

CO102AX

Stour Street

CO107FP

Bulmer Road

CO102BY

Red House Lane

CO102FJ

Nonsuch Meadow

CO101DE

Bulmer Road

CO102DA

Ballingdon Street

CO107HJ

Bulmer Road Industrial Estate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.