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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 223 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
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

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £271,250 in Sudbury South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £520,000.

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
Detached13£395,000
Flats11£155,000
Semi-Detached13£275,000
Terraced11£254,000

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

CO102AN

Quay Lane

CO107HJ

Bulmer Road Industrial Estate

CO102SP

Station Road

CO107LH

Ballingdon Hill

CO102DL

Cross Street

CO107HQ

Sandy Lane

CO102AX

Stour Street

CO102EL

Market Hill

CO102BL

Church Street

CO102BT

Ballingdon Street

CO102TB

Meadow Place

CO102DA

Ballingdon Street

CO102DG

Cross Street

CO102DT

Cross Street

CO102PR

Burroughs Piece Road

CO102HA

School Street

CO102TH

Hyde Road

CO107PG

Elizabeth Way

CO102EG

Borehamgate

CO102BQ

Brands Cottages

CO102BP

Ballingdon Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.