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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 90 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
90
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
49.73(+60%)
Shoplifting
11.01(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.55(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.55(-17%)
Public order
8.86(+70%)
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 150 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 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
Detached26£360,500
Flats21£155,000
Semi-Detached43£275,000
Terraced60£227,500

10 years median price trend in Sudbury

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

All postcodes in Sudbury

CO101RA

Old Market Place

CO102EL

Market Hill

CO101AL

Simon Theobald Close

CO101DH

Throwster Drive

CO102SX

Bank Buildings

CO102XJ

Ingram's Well Road

CO101AN

Walnut Tree Place

CO101HN

The Croft

CO101JQ

Old Market Court

CO101TL

Old Market Place

CO101UH

Queens Road

CO102AW

School Street

CO101DD

Sudbury North West

CO101HZ

Prince Street

CO101NN

Hitchcock Place

CO101QY

Second Avenue

CO102YB

Hawkins Road

CO101PA

Hillcrest Road

CO102PS

Marlborough Drive

CO102PW

Reddells Close

CO102QB

Park Road

CO102QQ

Landsdown Road

CO102RF

Newton Road

CO102UU

Hamilton Road

CO102YW

Addison Road

CO101FA

Trafalgar Road

CO101HH

Church Walk

CO101HT

Berry Terrace

CO102DG

Cross Street

CO102ET

Gainsborough Street

CO102HD

Chilton Lodge Road

CO101AU

Vanners Road

CO101BX

Sudbury North West

CO101JF

Garden Side

CO101YT

Prince Charles Close

CO102PY

Waldingfield Road

CO102TW

Medcalfe Terrace

CO102SA

Hillside Road

CO102XX

Mills Road

CO102ZX

Alexandra Road

CO101AS

Shuttle Close

CO101QG

Herbert Close

CO101RG

Sudbury North West

CO101AP

Alan Phillips Way

CO101BP

Sudbury North West

CO101HD

Burkitts Lane

CO102EF

Black Boy Yard

CO101BU

Fortress Way

CO101SW

Richard Burn Way

CO101UN

Suffolk Road

CO102BT

Ballingdon Street

CO102EG

Borehamgate

CO102HX

East Street

CO102SJ

Cat's Lane

CO107FR

Thomas West Court

CO101DF

Sandy Lane

CO101JU

Melford Road

CO101LZ

Girling Street

CO101PJ

New Queens Road

CO101QW

Acton Lane

CO102RX

Alexandra Road

CO102YG

Byford Road

CO101NE

York Road

CO101UJ

Suffolk Square

CO102AD

Friars Street

CO102AS

Christopher Lane

CO102RL

Newton Road

CO102RY

Alexandra Road

CO102SB

Sudbury South East

CO102SS

Station Road

CO107HH

Bush Grove

CO101NP

Tudor Road

CO102YH

Northern Road

CO107FQ

Brundon Lane

CO107HL

Sandy Lane

CO107HQ

Sandy Lane

CO102RQ

St Leonards Drive

CO101YZ

Essex Avenue

CO102XW

Curzon Road

CO101AX

Aubrey Drive

CO101LE

Churchill Drive

CO101UQ

Constable Road

CO102QG

Landsdown Road

CO102TZ

Cavendish Way

CO107LJ

Middleton Road

CO101US

Queens Close

CO101YE

Raleigh Road

CO102SQ

Cats Lane

CO101AG

People Park Way

CO101QH

York Road

CO102AL

Cricketers Close

CO102BA

Ballingdon Gardens

CO102BJ

Church Street

CO102QE

Ashmere Rise

CO101NQ

York Close

CO101PU

Reynolds Way

CO101WH

Woodhall Business Park

CO102AH

Chestnut Mews

CO102RT

Ingrams Well Road

CO102SH

Chilton Court

Data Sources

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