CO10 0AY is a sought-after residential area on Old Post Office Row, 0.1km from Acton in Acton. Administratively it sits within Long Melford ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
For families considering a move, CO10 0AY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, down 1.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO10 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00152482 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD POST OFFICE ROW, CO10 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD POST OFFICE ROW, CO10 0AY.
280
49
£ 44,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CO10 0AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO10 0AY. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 223,750
2 sales · Mean £ 223,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO10 0AY has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Bob's Stores0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sudbury Suffolk4.3 km
- Bures11.1 km
- Chappel & Wakes Colne16.2 km
Bus Stops
- Crown0.0 km
- Crown0.0 km
- Queensway0.2 km
- Queensway0.2 km
- Canon Pugh Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO100AY · Data under Open Government Licence