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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

CO102EN

Market Hill

CO107PF

Robin Way

CO101GH

Grenville Road

CO101JX

Melford Road

CO101SZ

East Street

CO102DY

Ballingdon Street

CO102TB

Meadow Place

CO107NU

Meadow View Road

CO107PG

Elizabeth Way

CO101BY

Sudbury North West

CO101PT

Reynolds Way

CO102EA

Market Hill

CO102HA

School Street

CO102PX

Waldingfield Road

CO101NB

Girling Street

CO101PS

Reynolds Way

CO102RW

Newton Croft

CO101WE

Talbot Road

CO102FF

St Peters Court

CO102PT

Constitution Hill

CO102RN

Newton Road

CO107NT

Middleton Road

CO101BH

Alder Way

CO101QT

First Avenue

CO101WG

Talbot Road

CO102EQ

King Street

CO102ZB

Church Field Road

CO107HF

Bulmer Road

CO101NR

Tudor Road

CO101NS

Tudor Road

CO101PG

Queens Road

CO101PL

Beatty Road

CO102AP

Priory Walk

CO102PZ

Waldingfield Road

CO102XD

Chilton Industrial Estate

CO101QB

Rubens Walk

CO101WF

Barker Road

CO102AU

Plough Lane

CO102BS

Hawk Lane

CO102XZ

Park Close

CO107PB

Lark Rise

CO101PF

Woodhall Road

CO101PR

Rubens Walk

CO101UR

Jameson Place

CO102AX

Stour Street

CO102WT

Grenville Road

CO107FP

Bulmer Road

CO102BY

Red House Lane

CO102FT

Martins Road

CO102WR

Lucas Road

CO101WA

Stanley Wood Avenue

CO102FJ

Nonsuch Meadow

CO102QF

Landsdown Road

CO102TT

Bridge Terrace

CO101DE

Bulmer Road

CO101HX

Melford Road

CO101JG

Inkerman Row

CO101PW

Nelson Road

CO101UA

Newmans Road

CO101UW

Suffolk Road

CO102DA

Ballingdon Street

CO102GN

Banham Drive

CO107HJ

Bulmer Road Industrial Estate

CO101DG

Sudbury North West

Data Sources

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