Priory Gardens is in Sudbury and in Babergh district. CO10 2AF is located in the Sudbury South West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 2005-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Priory Gardens, Sudbury, CO10 2AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO10 2AP, CO10 2AQ, CO10 2AL, CO10 2BN, CO10 2BF, CO10 2BJ, CO10 2BQ, CO10 2BW, CO10 2BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO10 2AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 57% | 55.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 43% | 44.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 | 30.2% | 29.7% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 38.7% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 17% | 20.3% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 7.7% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 35.9% | 36.8% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 35% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 23.7% | 19.5% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 27.5% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 17.6% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 11.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 18.5% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 94.1% | 94.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 95.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Gardens was 101.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.3% higher than the Lavenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priory Gardens has the 14th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lavenham and the 24th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 117.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Priory Gardens, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-11-12 | £302,687 |
| 12 Priory Gardens, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-12-09 | £322,772 |
| 5 Priory Gardens, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-04-14 | £318,158 |
| 11 Priory Gardens, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-02-25 | £323,945 |
| 6 Priory Gardens, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-08-27 | £302,364 |
CO10 2AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CO10 2AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Street , CO10 2BJ | 3out of 4 | 136 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Road , CO10 1JP | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury Tudor Road , CO10 1NL | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pot Kiln Primary School Butt Road , Great Cornard CO10 0DS | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhall Primary School Mayflower Way , CO10 1ST | 1out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gainsborough School Wells Hall Road , Great Cornard CO10 0NH | 3out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Hill Cats Lane , CO10 2SF | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hillside Special School Hitchcock Place , CO10 1NN | 4out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaz | Alaz Restaurant, Cross Street | 219 yd | |
| Kohinoor | 5 Gregory Street, SUDBURY | 390 yd | |
| The Strawberry Teapot | 5 Friars Street, SUDBURY | 406 yd | |
| A Slice of New York | 11a Friars Street, SUDBURY | 406 yd | |
| The Watering Place | Gainsborough House, 46 Gainsborough Street | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Tap | 26-27 Gainsborough Street, SUDBURY | 357 yd | |
| Sudbury Institute Club | 54 Station Road, SUDBURY | 475 yd | |
| The Lady Elizabeth | 7 Market Hill, SUDBURY | 578 yd | |
| Northcroft Social Club | Northcroft Social Club Ltd, 1 The Croft | 661 yd | |
| The Comfortable Cow | Unit 3, The Pied Cow, 12 King Street | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Best Kebabs | 13 Gaol Lane, SUDBURY | 629 yd | |
| The Codfather | 37 King Street, SUDBURY | 663 yd | |
| Chicken George | 10-11 King Street, SUDBURY | 702 yd | |
| Subway | 16 North Street, SUDBURY | 728 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 26 North Street, SUDBURY | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 19 Market Hill, SUDBURY | 578 yd | |
| Iceland | 94-95 North Street, SUDBURY | 762 yd | |
| Bargain Buys | 30 North Street, SUDBURY | 808 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Armes Trading Estate, Cornard Road | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sudbury Bowls Club QUAY LANE | indoor bowls | 152 yd |
| Sudbury Cricket Club 1 CHEYNE COURT 1 CHEYNE COURT QUAY LANE | grass pitches | 163 yd |
| Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Sudbury) KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 687 yd |
| Total Health & Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Bulmer Road | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| The Kings Marsh Stadium THE MEL GROUP STADIUM THE MEL GROUP STADIUM BRUNDON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Belle Vue Park Newton Road | tennis courts | 923 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 | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.