Elm Road is in Sudbury and in Babergh district. CO10 2SE is located in the Sudbury South East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elm Road, Sudbury, CO10 2SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO10 2SA, CO10 2JG, CO10 2SQ, CO10 2SR, CO10 2SG, CO10 2SD, CO10 2EY, CO10 2RW, CO10 2SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO10 2SE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 48.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 54.1% | 51.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 36.8% | 39% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 32.6% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 16.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 42.5% | 40.7% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 33.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 18.9% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 26.2% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 17.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 16% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 93.2% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 94.5% | 91.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 92.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Road was 116.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 183.3% higher than the Lavenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lavenham and the 18th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Elm Road, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-09-02 | £255,287 |
| 18 Elm Road, Sudbury, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,482 | 2024-08-30 | £199,375 |
| 15 Elm Road, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-01-25 | £249,344 |
| 13 Elm Road, Sudbury, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-05-18 | £231,605 |
| 3 Elm Road, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-03-31 | £263,719 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pot Kiln Primary School Butt Road , Great Cornard CO10 0DS | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury Tudor Road , CO10 1NL | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Road , CO10 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,275 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 | 1,386 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhall Primary School Mayflower Way , CO10 1ST | 1out of 4 | 1,605 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 | 1,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gainsborough School Wells Hall Road , Great Cornard CO10 0NH | 3out of 4 | 1,769 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 | 447 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hillside Special School Hitchcock Place , CO10 1NN | 4out of 4 | 1,517 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Starbucks, Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 66 Cornard Road | 291 yd | |
| Sodexo | Sodexo at Nestle Purina 2 Windham Road, Chilton Industrial Estate | 540 yd | |
| The Cabin | To be demolished, Belle Vue and former swimming pool site | 708 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Shawlands Retail Park | 828 yd | |
| Marimba | Marimba World Chocolate Ltd 10 Borehamgate, King Street | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough | The Gainsborough Spectre Leisure Ltd The, King Street | 872 yd | |
| The Comfortable Cow | Unit 3, The Pied Cow, 12 King Street | 887 yd | |
| The Horse and Groom | Horse and Groom, 35 East Street | 900 yd | |
| Club Infinity | 98 East Street, SUDBURY | 919 yd | |
| Sudbury Institute Club | 54 Station Road, SUDBURY | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micks Kebab House | Cornard Kebab House Unit 6, Applegate Centre | 291 yd | |
| First Garden Chinese Takeaway | First Garden, 1 Poplar Road | 430 yd | |
| Chicken George | 10-11 King Street, SUDBURY | 887 yd | |
| The Codfather | 37 King Street, SUDBURY | 910 yd | |
| Mick's Fish and Chips | 1 Landsdown Road, SUDBURY | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 19 Market Hill, SUDBURY | 1,056 yd | |
| Iceland | 94-95 North Street, SUDBURY | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Dot Sports Club (Closed) Cornard Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 319 yd |
| Belle Vue Park Newton Road | tennis courts | 590 yd |
| The Delphi Centre THE DELPHI CENTRE THE DELPHI CENTRE NEWTON ROAD | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Sudbury) KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 776 yd |
| Stevenson Centre STEVENSON APPROACH | 907 yd | |
| Zest Health And Fitness CHILTON ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Great Cornard Recreation Ground STEVENSON APPROACH | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Mwah Health, Beauty & Fitness Studio Chilton Road Industrial Estate | health and fitness suite | 1,029 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% |
| Median download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.