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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

CO102XQ

Chilton Industrial Estate

CO101HB

Burkitts Lane

CO102DL

Cross Street

CO102FA

Station Road

CO102GA

Quay Lane

CO101DB

Sudbury North West

CO101QP

Harpclose Road

CO101XR

Brundon Lane

CO102BZ

Ballingdon Street

CO102DH

Laundry Gardens

CO101DA

Sudbury North West

CO101LS

Melford Road

CO101YF

Raleigh Close

CO102BX

Ballingdon Street

CO102FG

King Charles Court

CO102RP

Newton Road

CO102TX

Minden Road

CO101HP

The Croft

CO101QE

Rubens Walk

CO102AY

Stour Street

CO107HG

Sandy Lane

CO101NW

Tudor Road

CO102SE

Elm Road

CO102XH

Alexandra Road

CO101BJ

Fields View

CO101HY

Weavers Court

CO101ND

York Road

CO101PE

Woodhall Road

CO102ED

King Street

CO102XG

Milner Road

CO101PD

Woodhall Close

CO101QN

Acton Lane

CO102BL

Church Street

CO102BP

Ballingdon Street

CO102TQ

Bullocks Lane

CO102TR

East Street

CO101YD

Hawkins Road

CO102GE

Grammar School Place

CO102TH

Hyde Road

CO101HE

Gregory Street

CO101JD

Croft Road

CO101NZ

Churchill Drive

CO101PN

Drake Road

CO102EZ

Weavers Terrace

CO102HH

Chelsea Court

CO102QD

Windermere Road

CO102QS

Waldingfield Road

CO102XB

Cornard Road

CO101QF

Herbert Close

CO101UB

Upper East Street

CO101BG

Mill Hill

CO101JT

Melford Road

CO101PP

The Hawthorns

CO102FE

Priory Place

CO102TY

Minden Road

CO107HN

Brundon Lane

CO101NX

Uplands Road

CO101UL

Queens Road

CO102DT

Cross Street

CO102DU

Salter Hall Mews

CO102EY

Newton Road

CO102SD

Elm Road

CO102TU

East Street

CO102WS

Lucas Road

CO101HS

Simon Theobald Close

CO107NZ

Meadow View Road

CO101NJ

Clarence Road

CO101PQ

Queens Road

CO101UY

Moulton Close

CO102AG

Friars Street

CO102TE

Blackfriars

CO101JP

Beaconsfield Road

CO101PB

Manor Road

CO101QX

Second Avenue

CO101WN

Hoxter Way

CO102DP

Cross Street

CO102PQ

Belle Vue Place

CO107GY

Sandy Lane

CO101GP

Globe Yard

CO102AJ

Friars Street

CO102AQ

Blackfriars

CO102DX

Ballingdon Hill Industrial Estate

CO102RD

Cornard Road

CO101UE

Jubilee Road

CO102HT

Gainsborough Road

CO102TA

Bullocks Terrace

CO102TJ

Francis Road

CO107NY

Meadow View Road

CO102BW

Orchard Place

CO102GB

Wheelers Close

CO101BA

Gregory Street

CO101NL

Tudor Road

CO101YX

Mountbatten Close

CO102BH

Mill Lane

CO102DN

Cat's Lane

CO101QJ

Howard Close

CO101SR

Woodhall Road

CO102BU

Ellistons Yard

CO102FY

Christopher Court

CO107FS

Robert Darry Close

Data Sources

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