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About

Sudbury sits along the River Stour in the Babergh district, with its historic core focused on the market hill. The area's economy has long been connected to the river and surrounding farmland, with silk weaving being a traditional industry. Gainsborough's House, the birthplace of the artist Thomas Gainsborough, is a central cultural site and museum. The weekly market and independent shops along the high street serve the local community.

The landscape is characterised by water meadows and gentle valleys, with water management being a historic feature. The water meadows, known locally as 'Sudbury Common Lands', are a specific network of grazing land and channels. The river provides a focus for recreation, with paths leading toward nearby villages. The railway line connects the area to larger centres, supporting commuting while the town retains its distinct identity.

Area overview

On average Sudbury has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sudbury is £44,591 per year. There are 6 schools in Sudbury: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sudbury is home to around 11,622 people, with a population density of about 1,661.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sudbury Population
11,622
Population density
1,661.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.71(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.76(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.9(-14%)
Shoplifting
9.81(+43%)
Public order
8.78(+71%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,480
90.19%
Other White
490
4.22%
Other
95
0.82%
Irish
80
0.69%
Other Asian
68
0.59%
Total population: 11,620

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,405
24.42%
No qualifications
2,202
22.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,585
16.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,560
15.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,246
12.65%
Total 16+ residents: 9,847

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,952
35.71%
Owns with a mortgage
1,173
21.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,121
20.51%
Social rents from council
740
13.54%
Other social rented
305
5.58%
Total households: 5,466

Property prices in Sudbury

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £254,500 in Sudbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £638,873.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sudbury 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced66£221,000
Flats27£158,500
Detached34£375,000
Semi-Detached43£270,000

10 years median price trend in Sudbury

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

All postcodes in Sudbury

CO101WH

Woodhall Business Park

CO101UA

Newmans Road

CO102AF

Priory Gardens

CO102QE

Ashmere Rise

CO102BD

Catesby Meadow

CO102ZX

Alexandra Road

CO107PF

Robin Way

CO107FP

Bulmer Road

CO101NB

Girling Street

CO102RL

Newton Road

CO101PP

The Hawthorns

CO102PQ

Belle Vue Place

CO102TP

East Street

CO101HH

Church Walk

CO102XX

Mills Road

CO102EG

Borehamgate

CO101QG

Herbert Close

CO102BS

Hawk Lane

CO102QD

Windermere Road

CO107NU

Meadow View Road

CO101HD

Burkitts Lane

CO102TL

Corporal Lillie Close

CO101NW

Tudor Road

CO101HE

Gregory Street

CO107LH

Ballingdon Hill

CO102BQ

Brands Cottages

CO101US

Queens Close

CO101BX

Sudbury North West

CO101QD

Rubens Walk

CO102DN

Cat's Lane

CO107HL

Sandy Lane

CO101UW

Suffolk Road

CO101HA

Gainsborough Terrace

CO101QX

Second Avenue

CO101PH

Springfield Road

CO102ZB

Church Field Road

CO102SS

Station Road

CO107NX

Hall Rise

CO102QB

Park Road

CO102DS

Cross Street

CO102PP

Belle Vue Road

CO102PY

Waldingfield Road

CO102TR

East Street

CO101UG

Constable Road

CO101HY

Weavers Court

CO101QZ

Acton Close

CO102EN

Market Hill

CO102QF

Landsdown Road

CO107NY

Meadow View Road

CO102YH

Northern Road

CO101QB

Rubens Walk

CO102SA

Hillside Road

CO101JQ

Old Market Court

CO102AA

Friars Street

CO102RN

Newton Road

CO102GE

Grammar School Place

CO101AU

Vanners Road

CO101PU

Reynolds Way

CO101NP

Tudor Road

CO102PW

Reddells Close

CO101PA

Hillcrest Road

CO102YW

Addison Road

CO102WT

Grenville Road

CO101JU

Melford Road

CO102AL

Cricketers Close

CO101UQ

Constable Road

CO107PB

Lark Rise

CO102TU

East Street

CO102PZ

Waldingfield Road

CO101WF

Barker Road

CO101PT

Reynolds Way

CO101QY

Second Avenue

CO101JF

Garden Side

CO107HA

Bulmer Road

CO102AU

Plough Lane

CO101DA

Sudbury North West

CO101HL

Northcroft

CO101HQ

Acton Square

CO102TJ

Francis Road

CO102FT

Martins Road

CO101SW

Richard Burn Way

CO101AP

Alan Phillips Way

CO101ST

Mayflower Way

CO107HQ

Sandy Lane

CO102DX

Ballingdon Hill Industrial Estate

CO102AH

Chestnut Mews

CO101WB

Stanley Wood Avenue

CO101NA

Girling Street

CO101UN

Suffolk Road

CO101QW

Acton Lane

CO101LZ

Girling Street

CO102XZ

Park Close

CO101YF

Raleigh Close

CO101HN

The Croft

CO102ER

Market Hill

CO102BA

Ballingdon Gardens

CO101LS

Melford Road

CO101NH

Stanley Road

CO101PE

Woodhall Road

CO101NE

York Road

Data Sources

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