Marsh Walk is in Acton, Sudbury and in Babergh district. CO10 0XL is located in the Long Melford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marsh Walk, Acton, Sudbury, CO10 0XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO10 0XQ, CO10 0BP, CO10 0XH, CO10 0XG, CO10 0XD, CO10 0XF, CO10 0AX, CO10 0AZ, CO10 0XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO10 0XL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 48.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.4% | 29.6% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 50.7% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 12.1% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 42.5% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 41.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 12.3% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 14.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.8% | 14.8% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 17.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 22.9% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 20.6% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 98.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 97% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.6% | 97% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsh Walk was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% lower than the Assington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marsh Walk has the 8th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Assington and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Marsh Walk, Sudbury, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-09-02 | £336,504 |
| 2 Marsh Walk, Sudbury, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2013-06-14 | £294,466 |
| 3 Marsh Walk, Sudbury, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2009-09-08 | £340,000 |
| 3 Marsh Walk, Sudbury, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £65,500 | 1995-05-19 | £400,588 |
CO10 0XL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CO10 0XL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Lambert Drive , Acton CO10 0US | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Folly Road , Great Waldingfield CO10 0RR | 3out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Melford Church of England Primary School Cordell Road , Long Melford CO10 9ED | 3out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhall Primary School Mayflower Way , CO10 1ST | 1out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury Tudor Road , CO10 1NL | 3out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Sudbury Academy Tudor Road , CO10 1NW | 3out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gainsborough School Wells Hall Road , Great Cornard CO10 0NH | 3out of 4 | 5,408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Special School Hitchcock Place , CO10 1NN | 4out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalk Hill Cats Lane , CO10 2SF | - not rated | 4,420 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Village Hall THE VICARAGE THE VICARAGE MELFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 441 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 10.7% |
| Median download speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 34.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 34.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.