Hares Walk is in Sudbury and in Babergh district. CO10 1BL is located in the Sudbury South East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hares Walk, Sudbury, CO10 1BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO10 1QW, CO10 1BJ, CO10 1AA, CO10 1BH, CO10 1QP, CO10 1YT, CO10 6QW, CO10 2PX, CO10 1AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO10 1BL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.6% | 49.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 30.8% | 37.8% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 46% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 41% | 48% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 33.7% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 25.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 28.1% | 13.5% | -14.6% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 18% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 17.1% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 89.5% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 87.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 87.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 87.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hares Walk was 72.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% higher than the Lavenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hares Walk has the 19th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lavenham and the 42nd highest crime rate of 304 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hares Walk, Sudbury, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-03-31 | £304,225 |
| 14 Hares Walk, Sudbury, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-10-25 | £348,517 |
| 1 Hares Walk, Sudbury, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2023-09-01 | £269,508 |
| 12 Hares Walk, Sudbury, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-07-04 | £335,520 |
| 5 Hares Walk, Sudbury, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-08-05 | £276,090 |
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury Tudor Road , CO10 1NL | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sudbury Tudor Road , CO10 1NL | - not rated | 358 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhall Primary School Mayflower Way , CO10 1ST | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhall Community Primary School Mayflower Way , CO10 1ST | - not rated | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Road , CO10 1JP | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Sudbury Academy Tudor Road , CO10 1NW | 2out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbury Upper School and Arts College Tudor Road , CO10 1NW | - not rated | 432 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gainsborough School Head Lane , Great Cornard CO10 0JU | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gainsborough School Wells Hall Road , Great Cornard CO10 0NH | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands Community Middle School York Road , CO10 1NG | - not rated | 308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School, Sudbury Acton Lane , CO10 0AA | - not rated | 928 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Cornard Middle School Wells Hall Road , Great Cornard CO10 0NH | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Special School Hitchcock Place , CO10 1NN | - not rated | 604 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalk Hill Cats Lane , CO10 2SF | 2out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salters Hall School Stour Street , CO10 2AX | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalk Hill Cats Lane , CO10 2SF | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden House Hostel Cats Lane , Great Cornard CO10 2SF | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILANI | Jilani, 58-59 North Street | 658 yd | |
| The White Nettle | 65 North Street, SUDBURY | 666 yd | |
| Joe's Sandwich Shop | 86 North Street, SUDBURY | 677 yd | |
| Starburger | 82 North Street, SUDBURY | 677 yd | |
| Cradle Foods CIC | 40 North Street, SUDBURY | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse and Groom | Horse and Groom, 35 East Street | 437 yd | |
| Club Infinity | 98 East Street, SUDBURY | 603 yd | |
| Grover and Allen - J D Wetherspoon | Grover And Allen (J D Wetherspoon) The Grover, 67-70 North Street | 676 yd | |
| White Horse | White Horse Hotel, North Street | 690 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | 61-65 Melford Road, SUDBURY | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mick's Fish and Chips | 1 Landsdown Road, SUDBURY | 362 yd | |
| Ayesha | Aysha, 50A-51A North Street | 658 yd | |
| Liz?s Kebab Pizza | Liz's Kebab Pizza, 55 North Street | 660 yd | |
| GOODVIEW CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 57 North Street, SUDBURY | 661 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 50 North Street, SUDBURY | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Armes Trading Estate, Cornard Road | 562 yd | |
| Iceland | 94-95 North Street, SUDBURY | 677 yd | |
| Bargain Buys | 30 North Street, SUDBURY | 688 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 19 Market Hill, SUDBURY | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uplands Middle School (Closed) York Road | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Sudbury Sports Centre TUDOR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 433 yd |
| The Delphi Centre THE DELPHI CENTRE THE DELPHI CENTRE NEWTON ROAD | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Belle Vue Park Newton Road | tennis courts | 780 yd |
| All Saints Church Of England Middle School (Closed) Acton Lane | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Yellow Dot Sports Club (Closed) Cornard Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 1,037 yd |
| Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Sudbury) KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,047 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.