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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

CO101JH

Siam Place

CO102SH

Chilton Court

CO101QN

Acton Lane

CO101QU

First Avenue

CO102FY

Christopher Court

CO102BF

Woodpeckers

CO102FJ

Nonsuch Meadow

CO102GS

Ballingdon Street

CO101DG

Sudbury North West

CO101FG

Burkitts Lane

CO102BL

Church Street

CO101BL

Hares Walk

CO102ET

Gainsborough Street

CO102TA

Bullocks Terrace

CO101NZ

Churchill Drive

CO102DB

Middleton Road

CO102EF

Black Boy Yard

CO101HJ

Church Walk

CO101BG

Mill Hill

CO101YU

First Avenue

CO102SZ

Willow Close

CO107FR

Thomas West Court

CO101YX

Mountbatten Close

CO102TZ

Cavendish Way

CO102RQ

St Leonards Drive

CO101NS

Tudor Road

CO101TL

Old Market Place

CO102DA

Ballingdon Street

CO102TT

Bridge Terrace

CO102BX

Ballingdon Street

CO102EL

Market Hill

CO101SZ

East Street

CO101WN

Hoxter Way

CO101QF

Herbert Close

CO101RE

North Street

CO101PG

Queens Road

CO101AN

Walnut Tree Place

CO101JX

Melford Road

CO102HA

School Street

CO101AS

Shuttle Close

CO102HH

Chelsea Court

CO102EA

Market Hill

CO102AQ

Blackfriars

CO107PE

Lime Grove

CO102AG

Friars Street

CO102AX

Stour Street

CO101DF

Sandy Lane

CO101JL

Gaol Lane

CO101HS

Simon Theobald Close

CO102DJ

Cross Street

CO101BD

Walnut Tree Lane

CO101QA

Turner Close

CO101AQ

North Street

CO102QA

The Close

CO102BN

Elliotts Yard

CO102PX

Waldingfield Road

CO102SB

Sudbury South East

CO101PD

Woodhall Close

CO102DH

Laundry Gardens

CO107FQ

Brundon Lane

CO101AL

Simon Theobald Close

CO107GY

Sandy Lane

CO102GB

Wheelers Close

CO101PW

Nelson Road

CO102XA

Cornard Road

CO101YE

Raleigh Road

CO102FF

St Peters Court

CO101LE

Churchill Drive

CO101ND

York Road

CO101XR

Brundon Lane

CO107NZ

Meadow View Road

CO101HB

Burkitts Lane

CO102WR

Lucas Road

CO102GN

Banham Drive

CO101AW

Sudbury North West

CO102AP

Priory Walk

CO101NU

Uplands Crescent

CO102AN

Quay Lane

CO102BH

Mill Lane

CO101WE

Talbot Road

CO101PY

Aubrey Drive

CO101NX

Uplands Road

CO101AG

People Park Way

CO101WA

Stanley Wood Avenue

CO102TS

Springfield Terrace

CO101NL

Tudor Road

CO102RY

Alexandra Road

CO101YT

Prince Charles Close

CO102DG

Cross Street

CO101DE

Bulmer Road

CO107HH

Bush Grove

CO101DB

Sudbury North West

CO102GG

Warner Way

CO102YB

Hawkins Road

CO101HG

Acton Square

CO102FA

Station Road

CO101RB

North Street

CO102DE

Braybrooke Mews

CO101PF

Woodhall Road

CO102TH

Hyde Road

Data Sources

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