Cross Street is in Sudbury and in Babergh district. CO10 2DJ is located in the Sudbury South 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 Cross Street, Sudbury, CO10 2DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO10 2DL, CO10 2DH, CO10 2BL, CO10 2DP, CO10 2BJ, CO10 2DG, CO10 2BN, CO10 2BW, CO10 2AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO10 2DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.6% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51% | 48.4% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 37.9% | 37.4% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 36.5% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 16% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 46.7% | 45.5% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 36.1% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 13.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.8% | 17.4% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 7.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 11.9% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 37.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.2% | 92.6% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 87.7% | 86.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 86% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Street was 34.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% lower than the Lavenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lavenham and the 132nd highest crime rate of 304 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Cross Street, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-29 | £250,499 |
| 28 Cross Street, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-11-08 | £230,459 |
| 25 Cross Street, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-04-10 | £200,566 |
| 28 Cross Street, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-03-28 | £145,262 |
| 30 Cross Street, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2024-02-28 | £128,342 |
CO10 2DJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2DJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 147 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Road , CO10 1JP | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury Tudor Road , CO10 1NL | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sudbury Tudor Road , CO10 1NL | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pot Kiln Primary School Butt Road , Great Cornard CO10 0DS | 3out of 4 | 1,842 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbury Upper School and Arts College Tudor Road , CO10 1NW | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gainsborough School Head Lane , Great Cornard CO10 0JU | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gainsborough School Wells Hall Road , Great Cornard CO10 0NH | - not rated | 2,753 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 | 1,316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School, Sudbury Acton Lane , CO10 0AA | - not rated | 2,372 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Cornard Middle School Wells Hall Road , Great Cornard CO10 0NH | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salters Hall School Stour Street , CO10 2AX | - not rated | 282 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalk Hill Cats Lane , CO10 2SF | 2out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalk Hill Cats Lane , CO10 2SF | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden House Hostel Cats Lane , Great Cornard CO10 2SF | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hampden House PRU Cats Lane , Great Cornard CO10 2SF | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3 yd | |
| Kohinoor | 5 Gregory Street, SUDBURY | 399 yd | |
| Ballingdon Valley Indian Cuisine | 57 Ballingdon Street, SUDBURY | 437 yd | |
| The Watering Place | Gainsborough House, 46 Gainsborough Street | 469 yd | |
| The Strawberry Teapot | 5 Friars Street, SUDBURY | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Tap | 26-27 Gainsborough Street, SUDBURY | 400 yd | |
| Sudbury Institute Club | 54 Station Road, SUDBURY | 611 yd | |
| Northcroft Social Club | Northcroft Social Club Ltd, 1 The Croft | 661 yd | |
| The Lady Elizabeth | 7 Market Hill, SUDBURY | 674 yd | |
| White Horse | White Horse Hotel, North Street | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Best Kebabs | 13 Gaol Lane, SUDBURY | 705 yd | |
| Subway | 16 North Street, SUDBURY | 789 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 26 North Street, SUDBURY | 789 yd | |
| The Codfather | 37 King Street, SUDBURY | 789 yd | |
| Direct Pizza | Flat, 41 North Street | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 19 Market Hill, SUDBURY | 674 yd | |
| Iceland | 94-95 North Street, SUDBURY | 824 yd | |
| Bargain Buys | 30 North Street, SUDBURY | 824 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Armes Trading Estate, Cornard Road | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sudbury Cricket Club 1 CHEYNE COURT 1 CHEYNE COURT QUAY LANE | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Sudbury Bowls Club QUAY LANE | indoor bowls | 371 yd |
| Total Health & Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Bulmer Road | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| The Kings Marsh Stadium THE MEL GROUP STADIUM THE MEL GROUP STADIUM BRUNDON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Sudbury) KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Belle Vue Park Newton Road | tennis courts | 1,081 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 | 15.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 15.4% |
| 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 | 41.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.68 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.