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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

CO102TE

Blackfriars

CO101AX

Aubrey Drive

CO102EU

Gainsborough Street

CO102XQ

Chilton Industrial Estate

CO101PS

Reynolds Way

CO101HP

The Croft

CO101JG

Inkerman Row

CO101JD

Croft Road

CO101BH

Alder Way

CO101PR

Rubens Walk

CO101PN

Drake Road

CO107HG

Sandy Lane

CO102AY

Stour Street

CO102SE

Elm Road

CO102EQ

King Street

CO101UR

Jameson Place

CO102SD

Elm Road

CO102RT

Ingrams Well Road

CO101UP

Dobbs Hill

CO102RP

Newton Road

CO102HX

East Street

CO101JB

New Street

CO101UJ

Suffolk Square

CO102EZ

Weavers Terrace

CO101UD

Humphry Road

CO101NN

Hitchcock Place

CO101PX

Rimmer Close

CO102TW

Medcalfe Terrace

CO102XW

Curzon Road

CO107HN

Brundon Lane

CO107HF

Bulmer Road

CO101UL

Queens Road

CO101RG

Sudbury North West

CO101SR

Woodhall Road

CO102DT

Cross Street

CO102AD

Friars Street

CO101HU

Salisbury Terrace

CO101AJ

Acton Lane

CO101DH

Throwster Drive

CO102QQ

Landsdown Road

CO102SQ

Cats Lane

CO107NT

Middleton Road

CO101WG

Talbot Road

CO107FS

Robert Darry Close

CO102SP

Station Road

CO102EY

Newton Road

CO102BW

Orchard Place

CO102PT

Constitution Hill

CO101RD

North Street

CO102RU

Chelsea Road

CO101JJ

Gaol Lane

CO102BY

Red House Lane

CO102FQ

Sudbury South West

CO102TQ

Bullocks Lane

CO101GP

Globe Yard

CO101HW

The Croft

CO102BE

Kingfishers

CO101BJ

Fields View

CO101JR

Beaconsfield Close

CO101NJ

Clarence Road

CO102FG

King Charles Court

CO102DU

Salter Hall Mews

CO102AT

Straw Lane

CO101DD

Sudbury North West

CO101FA

Trafalgar Road

CO102DL

Cross Street

CO102BU

Ellistons Yard

CO102TB

Meadow Place

CO101PB

Manor Road

CO101GL

Sudbury North West

CO102HT

Gainsborough Road

CO101AT

Ryder Walk

CO101YZ

Essex Avenue

CO102GA

Quay Lane

CO102TX

Minden Road

CO102QG

Landsdown Road

CO101NQ

York Close

CO102QJ

Highfield Road

CO101YD

Hawkins Road

CO102BJ

Church Street

CO107PA

Pinecroft Rise

CO102AS

Christopher Lane

CO101JE

Acton Place

CO101PL

Beatty Road

CO101PQ

Queens Road

CO101BP

Sudbury North West

CO102PR

Burroughs Piece Road

CO101BY

Sudbury North West

CO101UH

Queens Road

CO107SR

Bulmer Road

CO101NF

York Road

CO102PU

Waldingfield Road

CO102QH

Deben Drive

CO102RS

Newton Road

CO107LJ

Middleton Road

CO102TF

East Street

CO102SX

Bank Buildings

CO102XG

Milner Road

CO102ED

King Street

CO102XJ

Ingram's Well Road

Data Sources

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