The Croft is in Sudbury and in Babergh district. CO10 1HP is located in the Sudbury North West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Croft, Sudbury, CO10 1HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO10 1BE, CO10 1AN, CO10 1AP, CO10 1AL, CO10 1BA, CO10 1HR, CO10 1HW, CO10 1HL, CO10 1HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO10 1HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 54.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 44.6% | 45.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 28.7% | 34.6% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 34.2% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 15.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 22% | 13.7% | -8.3% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34% | 39.2% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 25.1% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 20.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 11.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 27% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 6.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 16.9% | 7.1% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 30.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.9% | 97.9% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 96.6% | 92.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 92.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Croft was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% higher than the Lavenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Croft has the 17th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lavenham and the 58th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 The Croft, Sudbury, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 1995-08-14 | £1,049,651 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CO10 1HP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Road , CO10 1JP | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Street , CO10 2BJ | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury Tudor Road , CO10 1NL | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhall Primary School Mayflower Way , CO10 1ST | 1out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pot Kiln Primary School Butt Road , Great Cornard CO10 0DS | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gainsborough School Wells Hall Road , Great Cornard CO10 0NH | 3out of 4 | 3,026 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 | 1,186 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalk Hill Cats Lane , CO10 2SF | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kohinoor | 5 Gregory Street, SUDBURY | 273 yd | |
| Cradle Foods CIC | 40 North Street, SUDBURY | 343 yd | |
| The Watering Place | Gainsborough House, 46 Gainsborough Street | 345 yd | |
| JILANI | Jilani, 58-59 North Street | 379 yd | |
| The White Nettle | 65 North Street, SUDBURY | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcroft Social Club | Northcroft Social Club Ltd, 1 The Croft | 202 yd | |
| Courtyard Tap | 26-27 Gainsborough Street, SUDBURY | 331 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | 61-65 Melford Road, SUDBURY | 357 yd | |
| Grover and Allen - J D Wetherspoon | Grover And Allen (J D Wetherspoon) The Grover, 67-70 North Street | 398 yd | |
| White Horse | White Horse Hotel, North Street | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Pizza | Flat, 41 North Street | 346 yd | |
| Youngs Chinese Restaurant | 69-71 Melford Road, SUDBURY | 357 yd | |
| Ayesha | Aysha, 50A-51A North Street | 366 yd | |
| Liz?s Kebab Pizza | Liz's Kebab Pizza, 55 North Street | 371 yd | |
| GOODVIEW CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 57 North Street, SUDBURY | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Buys | 30 North Street, SUDBURY | 343 yd | |
| Iceland | 94-95 North Street, SUDBURY | 446 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 19 Market Hill, SUDBURY | 455 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Armes Trading Estate, Cornard Road | 480 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sudbury Cricket Club 1 CHEYNE COURT 1 CHEYNE COURT QUAY LANE | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Sudbury Bowls Club QUAY LANE | indoor bowls | 696 yd |
| The Kings Marsh Stadium THE MEL GROUP STADIUM THE MEL GROUP STADIUM BRUNDON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Uplands Middle School (Closed) York Road | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Sudbury) KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 869 yd |
| Belle Vue Park Newton Road | tennis courts | 908 yd |
| Total Health & Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Bulmer Road | health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| Sudbury Sports Centre TUDOR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,052 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.