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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 5 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

Median price£257,750
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)146
Typical range (middle 50%)£201K – £314K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £257,750 (about £300 per square foot) in Sudbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sudbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£380,000£327
Semi-Detached40£259,000£303
Terraced64£244,000£295
Flats21£160,000£268

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sudbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sudbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,750£123,250£239,995£176,000
2017£323,998£120,000£222,000£185,000
2018£319,995£204,900£250,000£210,000
2019£325,000£141,000£252,000£220,000
2020£335,000£172,500£240,000£208,500
2021£352,500£141,000£260,000£224,750
2022£395,000£168,000£312,500£235,000
2023£386,500£139,500£300,000£245,750
2024£368,000£145,000£275,000£230,000
2025£371,000£160,000£265,000£220,000
2026£515,000£92,000£252,500£261,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sudbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sudbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£205£251£238
2017£301£224£265£241
2018£315£265£271£250
2019£313£227£282£255
2020£299£279£289£267
2021£305£266£294£270
2022£344£304£334£313
2023£356£285£357£300
2024£357£265£310£279
2025£332£268£322£287
2026£323£244£301£295
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sudbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sudbury in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.