Rodbridge Hill is in Long Melford, Sudbury and in Babergh district. CO10 9HL is located in the Long Melford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rodbridge Hill, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO10 9TL, CO10 9TJ, CO10 9TP, CO10 9BX, CO10 9HN, CO10 9LL, CO10 9HW, CO10 9TR, CO10 9HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO10 9HL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.1% | 49.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 32.9% | 39.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 40.4% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 11.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.7% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.1% | 45.5% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 40.3% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 17.2% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.6% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 28.2% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.6% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 92.3% | 96% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 96% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rodbridge Hill was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% higher than the Long Melford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rodbridge Hill has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Long Melford and the 122nd highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rodbridge Hill, Sudbury, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-03-26 | £551,075 |
| 4 Rodbridge Hill, Sudbury, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2018-12-11 | £465,248 |
| 6 Rodbridge Hill, Sudbury, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2008-05-16 | £363,213 |
| 1 Rodbridge Hill, Sudbury, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1997-06-03 | £332,432 |
CO10 9HL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 9HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Melford Church of England Primary School Cordell Road , Long Melford CO10 9ED | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhall Primary School Mayflower Way , CO10 1ST | 1out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury Tudor Road , CO10 1NL | 3out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Road , CO10 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,128 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 | 3,643 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,832 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 | 2,666 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalk Hill Cats Lane , CO10 2SF | - not rated | 4,575 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 36.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 36.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.74 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.