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England / East of England / Babergh / Sudbury

About

Sudbury is a market town in the Babergh district of Suffolk, located on the River Stour. It is known for its historic wool trade and connections to artist Thomas Gainsborough, whose birthplace is now a museum. The town features a mix of medieval and Georgian architecture, with St Peter’s Church and Gainsborough’s House among its notable landmarks.

The area has a range of independent shops, cafes, and a weekly market, reflecting its traditional market town character. Sudbury is surrounded by countryside, with walking trails along the river and nearby Dedham Vale. The town provides local amenities while maintaining a rural feel, with good transport links to Colchester and Bury St Edmunds.

Area overview

On average Sudbury has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sudbury is £38,500 per year. There are 6 schools in Sudbury: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sudbury Population
11,622
Population density
1,661.3 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 155 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Sudbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £975,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£370,000
Flats15£150,000
Semi-Detached40£275,000
Terraced66£231,000

10 years price trend in Sudbury

All postcodes in Sudbury

CO102TB

Meadow Lane

CO107PF

Robin Way

CO107NU

Meadow View Road

CO107PG

Ballingdon Hill

CO101NB

Girling Street

CO101PS

Reynolds Way

CO101PT

Reynolds Way

CO102EA

Gaol Lane

CO102HA

Christopher Lane

CO102PX

Alder Way

CO102RW

Newton Croft

CO101BH

Alder Way

CO101DH

Sudbury

CO102RN

Chelsea Road

CO101QT

First Avenue

CO101WE

Grenville Road

CO101WG

Talbot Road

CO102EQ

King Street

CO102FF

Christopher Lane

CO102PT

Constitution Hill

CO102SX

Hamilton Road

CO102ZB

Church Field Road

CO107HF

Bulmer Road

CO107NT

Middleton Road

CO101NR

Hitchcock Place

CO101NS

Manor Road

CO101PF

New Queens Road

CO101PG

Clarence Road

CO101PL

Beatty Road

CO101PR

Rubens Walk

CO101UR

Sudbury

CO102AP

Priory Walk

CO102AX

Plough Lane

CO102PZ

Highfield Road

CO102WT

Grenville Road

CO102XD

Alexandra Road

CO107FP

Ballingdon Street

CO101QB

Rubens Walk

CO101WF

Barker Road

CO102AU

Plough Lane

CO102BS

Ballingdon Street

CO102BY

Redhouse Lane

CO102FT

Martins Road

CO102WR

Lucas Road

CO102XJ

Ingram's Well Road

CO102XZ

Park Close

CO107PB

Lark Rise

CO101DE

Bulmer Road

CO101HX

Melford Road

CO101JG

Inkerman Row

CO101PW

First Avenue

CO101UA

Newman's Road

CO101UW

Suffolk Road

CO101WA

Essex Avenue

CO102DA

Ballingdon Street

CO102FJ

Nonsuch Meadow

CO102GN

Banham Drive

CO102QF

Landsdown Road

CO102TT

East Street

CO107HJ

Brundon Lane
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.