The Close, Sudbury, CO10 2QA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO10 2QA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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	57.5%	56.1%	-1.4%	51.0%	5.1%
Male	42.5%	43.9%	1.4%	49.0%	-5.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CO10 2QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22%	24.8%	2.8%	37.9%	-13.1%
Married: Opposite sex	50.2%	52.7%	2.5%	44.2%	8.5%
Separated	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	7.2%	6.3%	-0.9%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	20.2%	14.4%	-5.8%	6.1%	8.3%

Health

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	27.2%	36%	8.8%	48.4%	-12.4%
Good health	37%	37.7%	0.7%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	28%	20.6%	-7.4%	12.7%	7.9%
Bad health	6.7%	5.3%	-1.4%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	36.8%	23.9%	-12.9%	18.2%	5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	9.9%	-1.3%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.6%	14.9%	-1.7%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	7.2%	3.6%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	13.5%	5.4%	16.9%	-3.4%
Degree or Similar	19.7%	27.5%	7.8%	33.8%	-6.3%
Other	4%	3.2%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	98.8%	98%	-0.8%	81.4%	16.6%
Arab	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	98%	96.3%	-1.7%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.2%	1.2%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	96.3%	-0.9%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.2%	76.7%	2.5%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	19.6%	13.5%	6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.4%	37.2%	-4.8%
Christian	61.9%	46.2%	15.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is The Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Close was 34.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% lower than the Lavenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lavenham and the 144th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CO10 2QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Close are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Babergh.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Close, Sudbury, CO10 2QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO10 2QA

Average Price
£230,195

Semi-Detached
£230,195

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Close

Average Price
£237,936

Semi-Detached
£237,936

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 The Close, Sudbury, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-08-11	£302,063
4 The Close, Sudbury, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2022-03-03	£305,121
3 The Close, Sudbury, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2011-05-27	£247,414
11 The Close, Sudbury, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£39,900	2003-01-20	£97,144

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO10 2QA

Employment

CO10 2QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	49
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Manufacturing	14
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Education	4
Construction	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	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	458 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Road , CO10 1JP	3out of 4	788 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodhall Primary School Mayflower Way , CO10 1ST	1out of 4	863 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Street , CO10 2BJ	3out of 4	1,250 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pot Kiln Primary School Butt Road , Great Cornard CO10 0DS	3out of 4	1,303 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ormiston Sudbury Academy Tudor Road , CO10 1NW	3out of 4	587 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Gainsborough School Wells Hall Road , Great Cornard CO10 0NH	3out of 4	2,525 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hillside Special School Hitchcock Place , CO10 1NN	4out of 4	763 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chalk Hill Cats Lane , CO10 2SF	- not rated	1,188 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cabin	To be demolished, Belle Vue and former swimming pool site	587 yd
Bishop's Coffee Company Ltd	Bishop's Coffee Unit 1, 101 East Street	622 yd
Sodexo	Sodexo at Nestle Purina 2 Windham Road, Chilton Industrial Estate	653 yd
Caff? Nero	Caffe Nero, 92 North Street	656 yd
TOAST	10 Old Market Place, Sudbury	657 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Horse and Groom	Horse and Groom, 35 East Street	391 yd
Club Infinity	98 East Street, SUDBURY	539 yd
White Horse	White Horse Hotel, North Street	669 yd
The Gainsborough	The Gainsborough Spectre Leisure Ltd The, King Street	672 yd
The Comfortable Cow	Unit 3, The Pied Cow, 12 King Street	678 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mick's Fish and Chips	1 Landsdown Road, SUDBURY	355 yd
Chicken George	10-11 King Street, SUDBURY	678 yd
Subway	16 North Street, SUDBURY	693 yd
Domino's Pizza	26 North Street, SUDBURY	693 yd
GOODVIEW CHINESE TAKEAWAY	57 North Street, SUDBURY	706 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Armes Trading Estate, Cornard Road	597 yd
Iceland	94-95 North Street, SUDBURY	659 yd
Bargain Buys	30 North Street, SUDBURY	734 yd
Morrisons Daily	19 Market Hill, SUDBURY	801 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Delphi Centre THE DELPHI CENTRE THE DELPHI CENTRE NEWTON ROAD	grass pitches	375 yd
Uplands Middle School (Closed) York Road	grass pitches	520 yd
Belle Vue Park Newton Road	tennis courts	583 yd
Sudbury Sports Centre TUDOR ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	701 yd
Yellow Dot Sports Club (Closed) Cornard Road	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts	787 yd
Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Sudbury) KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	876 yd
Zest Health And Fitness CHILTON ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE	health and fitness suite	1,086 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	52.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.73 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.73 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CO10 2QA