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Last updated May 2026
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Area guide · Babergh

Living in Sudbury

A snapshot of life in Sudbury, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Sudbury is a town in Babergh, East of England with a population of 23,922. The average house price is £362,160.

Where Sudbury ranks

Population

23,922

Avg House Price

£362,160

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

87.5%

Avg Download Speed

353 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£32,217.3

Median Age

45.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Sudbury's detached homes (£493,082) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£180,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Sudbury prices have fallen 8% over the last 9 years (£392,466 → £362,160).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£493,082£425,000227
Semi-Detached£319,044£300,000174
Terraced£254,726£246,500178
Flat£180,500£160,00051

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Sudbury is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

87.5% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools8
Primary6
Secondary2
% Top two bands87.5%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Ormiston Sudbury AcademySecondaryRequires improvement
Pot Kiln Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Thomas Gainsborough SchoolSecondaryGood
Tudor Church of England Primary School, SudburyPrimaryGood
Wells Hall Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Woodhall Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Sudbury averages 353 Mbps — 253% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Sudbury homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69.9
% Rated C or Above60.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,277

Demographics & Economy

Population23,922
Median Age45.7
Median Household Income£32,217.3
Employment Rate58.8%
Owner Occupied66.3%
Degree-Level Qualified27.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Sudbury?
The average house price in Sudbury is £362,160 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Sudbury?
The most affordable entry point in Sudbury is a flat, with an average price of £180,500.
How are the schools in Sudbury?
Sudbury has 8 schools in total, with 87.5% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Sudbury?
Average broadband download speeds in Sudbury are around 353 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.3% of premises.
How big is Sudbury?
Sudbury is a settlement in Babergh with a population of approximately 23,922.

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