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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

CO102WS

Lucas Road

CO102HD

Chilton Lodge Road

CO102AW

School Street

CO101GH

Grenville Road

CO102TD

Meadow Lane

CO101UY

Moulton Close

CO101LT

Melford Road

CO102DY

Ballingdon Street

CO101JP

Beaconsfield Road

CO101HT

Berry Terrace

CO102YG

Byford Road

CO101HR

The Croft

CO101UB

Upper East Street

CO101RA

Old Market Place

CO101YY

Mountbatten Road

CO102BG

Newton Road

CO101JT

Melford Road

CO101BA

Gregory Street

CO101QJ

Howard Close

CO101QE

Rubens Walk

CO101BU

Fortress Way

CO101JA

Prince Street

CO102TG

Edgworth Road

CO102RX

Alexandra Road

CO102BT

Ballingdon Street

CO102SJ

Cat's Lane

CO102QS

Waldingfield Road

CO102RF

Newton Road

CO102FE

Priory Place

CO102XD

Chilton Industrial Estate

CO102DR

Garden Place

CO102BP

Ballingdon Street

CO102BZ

Ballingdon Street

CO101UE

Jubilee Road

CO101QT

First Avenue

CO107PG

Elizabeth Way

CO102TY

Minden Road

CO101AA

Paul Earee Parkway

CO102RW

Newton Croft

CO101AZ

Gregory Street

CO101HZ

Prince Street

CO102SU

Station Road

CO101WD

Talbot Road

CO101QH

York Road

CO101PJ

New Queens Road

CO102XH

Alexandra Road

CO102PS

Marlborough Drive

CO101NR

Tudor Road

CO102XE

Meekings Road

CO107HJ

Bulmer Road Industrial Estate

CO102AJ

Friars Street

CO102RD

Cornard Road

CO101JS

Melford Road

CO101QP

Harpclose Road

CO101RF

North Street

CO101WL

Rosemary Gardens

CO101XS

Brundon Lane

CO102DP

Cross Street

CO102UU

Hamilton Road

CO102XB

Cornard Road

CO102EB

King Street

CO101WQ

Essex Avenue

CO101HX

Melford Road

CO107GB

Stour Valley Business Centre

Data Sources

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