Garden Side is in Sudbury and in Babergh district. CO10 1JF 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 Garden Side, Sudbury, CO10 1JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO10 1HG, CO10 1JE, CO10 1HQ, CO10 1HT, CO10 1HN, CO10 1HH, CO10 1JD, CO10 1HJ, CO10 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO10 1JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CO10 1JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.2% | 50.2% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 25.9% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 14.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 53.1% | 38.7% | -14.4% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 45.4% | 13.7% | 33.6% | 11.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 16.6% | 13.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 10.2% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 32.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.9% | 92.7% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 90.3% | 88.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 89% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.5% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden Side was 256.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 523.5% higher than the Lavenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garden Side has the 3rd highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lavenham and the 5th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Garden Side, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-12-09 | £218,683 |
| 1 Garden Side, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-03-09 | £306,397 |
| 4 Garden Side, Sudbury, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-01-10 | £296,929 |
| 3 Garden Side, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £219,995 | 2016-04-05 | £291,983 |
| 3 Garden Side, Sudbury, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2010-10-15 | £301,728 |
CO10 1JF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 156 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 | 513 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury Tudor Road , CO10 1NL | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhall Primary School Mayflower Way , CO10 1ST | 1out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pot Kiln Primary School Butt Road , Great Cornard CO10 0DS | 3out of 4 | 1,698 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 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gainsborough School Wells Hall Road , Great Cornard CO10 0NH | 3out of 4 | 2,804 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 | 1,086 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalk Hill Cats Lane , CO10 2SF | - not rated | 1,504 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradle Foods CIC | 40 North Street, SUDBURY | 158 yd | |
| The White Nettle | 65 North Street, SUDBURY | 163 yd | |
| JILANI | Jilani, 58-59 North Street | 176 yd | |
| Joe's Sandwich Shop | 86 North Street, SUDBURY | 189 yd | |
| Starburger | 82 North Street, SUDBURY | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcroft Social Club | Northcroft Social Club Ltd, 1 The Croft | 66 yd | |
| Grover and Allen - J D Wetherspoon | Grover And Allen (J D Wetherspoon) The Grover, 67-70 North Street | 156 yd | |
| White Horse | White Horse Hotel, North Street | 184 yd | |
| The Lady Elizabeth | 7 Market Hill, SUDBURY | 227 yd | |
| Courtyard Tap | 26-27 Gainsborough Street, SUDBURY | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Pizza | Flat, 41 North Street | 148 yd | |
| Subway | 16 North Street, SUDBURY | 161 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 26 North Street, SUDBURY | 161 yd | |
| UK Best Kebabs | 13 Gaol Lane, SUDBURY | 168 yd | |
| GOODVIEW CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 57 North Street, SUDBURY | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Buys | 30 North Street, SUDBURY | 158 yd | |
| Iceland | 94-95 North Street, SUDBURY | 189 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 19 Market Hill, SUDBURY | 227 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Armes Trading Estate, Cornard Road | 266 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sudbury Cricket Club 1 CHEYNE COURT 1 CHEYNE COURT QUAY LANE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Uplands Middle School (Closed) York Road | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Sudbury Bowls Club QUAY LANE | indoor bowls | 650 yd |
| Belle Vue Park Newton Road | tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Sudbury) KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Sudbury Sports Centre TUDOR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 953 yd |
| The Kings Marsh Stadium THE MEL GROUP STADIUM THE MEL GROUP STADIUM BRUNDON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Yellow Dot Sports Club (Closed) Cornard Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 1,017 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.