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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

CO101JJ

Gaol Lane

CO101NU

Uplands Crescent

CO101UP

Dobbs Hill

CO102EB

King Street

CO102SP

Station Road

CO102XE

Meekings Road

CO107NX

Hall Rise

CO101PH

Springfield Road

CO101ST

Mayflower Way

CO101WQ

Essex Avenue

CO102GG

Warner Way

CO102GS

Ballingdon Street

CO102TG

Edgworth Road

CO107LH

Ballingdon Hill

CO101BD

Walnut Tree Lane

CO101HR

The Croft

CO102RS

Newton Road

CO101HA

Gainsborough Terrace

CO102BE

Kingfishers

CO102DS

Cross Street

CO107GB

Stour Valley Business Centre

CO107HA

Bulmer Road

CO101HJ

Church Walk

CO101HU

Salisbury Terrace

CO101JS

Melford Road

CO102QA

The Close

CO101YY

Mountbatten Road

CO102BF

Woodpeckers

CO102BQ

Brands Cottages

CO101AW

Sudbury North West

CO101QZ

Acton Close

CO101RE

North Street

CO102EU

Gainsborough Street

CO101GL

Sudbury North West

CO101HG

Acton Square

CO101NF

York Road

CO101WB

Stanley Wood Avenue

CO101WL

Rosemary Gardens

CO101XS

Brundon Lane

CO102AN

Quay Lane

CO107PA

Pinecroft Rise

CO101JE

Acton Place

CO101QU

First Avenue

CO101WD

Talbot Road

CO102BD

Catesby Meadow

CO102RU

Chelsea Road

CO102TS

Springfield Terrace

CO101AZ

Gregory Street

CO102AA

Friars Street

CO102PP

Belle Vue Road

CO102PR

Burroughs Piece Road

CO102SZ

Willow Close

CO102TL

Corporal Lillie Close

CO107SR

Bulmer Road

CO101AQ

North Street

CO101HL

Northcroft

CO101HQ

Acton Square

CO101JR

Beaconsfield Close

CO101NA

Girling Street

CO101QD

Rubens Walk

CO102BG

Newton Road

CO102SU

Station Road

CO102FQ

Sudbury South West

CO101JA

Prince Street

CO101JB

New Street

CO101RD

North Street

CO101UD

Humphry Road

CO102TF

East Street

CO102TP

East Street

CO107PE

Lime Grove

CO101AT

Ryder Walk

CO101FG

Burkitts Lane

CO101PX

Rimmer Close

CO102DB

Middleton Road

CO102QJ

Highfield Road

CO102TD

Meadow Lane

CO102DR

Garden Place

CO102PU

Waldingfield Road

CO102QH

Deben Drive

CO101JL

Gaol Lane

CO101NH

Stanley Road

CO101UG

Constable Road

CO102AF

Priory Gardens

CO102DE

Braybrooke Mews

CO101QA

Turner Close

CO101RB

North Street

CO101RF

North Street

CO102AT

Straw Lane

CO102BN

Elliotts Yard

CO102DJ

Cross Street

CO102ER

Market Hill

CO101AA

Paul Earee Parkway

CO101BL

Hares Walk

CO101YU

First Avenue

CO101HW

The Croft

CO101JH

Siam Place

CO102XA

Cornard Road

CO101AJ

Acton Lane

CO101LT

Melford Road

CO101PY

Aubrey Drive

Data Sources

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