Swains Croft is in Bulmer, Sudbury and in Braintree district. CO10 7TD is located in the Stour Valley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swains Croft, Bulmer, Sudbury, CO10 7TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO10 7EW, CO10 7TH, CO10 7EP, CO10 7TB, CO10 7EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO10 7TD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 52.4% | 48.3% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 47.6% | 51.7% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 23.7% | 27.8% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 49.5% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 14.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 50% | 38.8% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34.5% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 21.5% | 8.4% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.1% | 19.6% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.8% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 29.9% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 99.7% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.3% | 97.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swains Croft was 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% higher than the Hedingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swains Croft has the 5th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Hedingham and the 151st highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Swains Croft, Sudbury, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2023-07-25 | £222,669 |
| 1 Swains Croft, Sudbury, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2007-07-16 | £281,865 |
CO10 7TD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7TD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Road , Bulmer CO10 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Street , CO10 2BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,312 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Road , CO10 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,722 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury Tudor Road , CO10 1NL | 3out of 4 | 4,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhall Primary School Mayflower Way , CO10 1ST | 1out of 4 | 4,649 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 | 4,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,502 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalk Hill Cats Lane , CO10 2SF | - not rated | 4,710 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews C Of E School, Bulmer CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Median download speed | 3.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 120.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.