Church Street is in Lavenham, Sudbury and in Babergh district. CO10 9SA is located in the Lavenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Street, Lavenham, Sudbury, CO10 9SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO10 9QT, CO10 9FL, CO10 9RU, CO10 9RY, CO10 9RT, CO10 9RS, CO10 9SH, CO10 9QX, CO10 9PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO10 9SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 23.8% | 33.2% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 37.9% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 20% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 10.9% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 6.4% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32% | 33.2% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 34.7% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 26.7% | 25.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 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.
In the area around CO10 9SA this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51% | 32.3% | -18.7% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 13.2% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 13.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 12.3% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 10.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 18.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.8% | 94.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 96% | 95.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 95.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29% | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.9% lower than the Box Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Street has the 30th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Box Vale and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 - 46 Church Street, Sudbury, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-07-10 | £587,393 |
| 45 - 46 Church Street, Sudbury, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-03-05 | £536,206 |
| Dean House Church Street, Sudbury, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2017-09-27 | £1,776,269 |
| The Old Rectory Church Street, Sudbury, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2014-07-24 | £2,739,605 |
| 44 Church Street, Sudbury, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2007-05-21 | £349,375 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CO10 9SA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavenham Community Primary School Barn Street , Lavenham CO10 9RB | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Lambert Drive , Acton CO10 0US | 3out of 4 | 5,011 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nook Readers Cafe and Bookshop | 25 Church Street, Lavenham | 174 yd | |
| Manor Farm Cakes | Lavenham Community Hall, Church Street | 174 yd | |
| Memsaab | 2 Church Street and Pegtile Court 3, Church Street | 174 yd | |
| Sweetmeats | 71 Water Street, Lavenham | 377 yd | |
| Hadley's Dairy Products Ltd | 91 High Street, Lavenham | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England | East of England Co-Op Foodstore 2 High Street, Lavenham | 322 yd | |
| Co-Operative Group Society Ltd | 80a High Street, Lavenham | 495 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lavenham Recreation Ground BRIDGE STREET ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 299 yd |
| Lavenham Recreation Ground (Football Pitch) PIPPINS PIPPINS BRIDGE STREET ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 425 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 | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.