Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

MELFORD ROAD, CO10 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELFORD ROAD, CO10 0BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

232

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CO10 0BA's low deprivation rank, 56% ownership, and £557k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO10 0BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Melford Road, 0.3km from Acton in Acton. Administratively it sits within Lavenham ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £557k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO10 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00152488 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO10 0BA. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 557,500

2 sales · Mean £ 557,500

Detached

£ 437,500

8 sales · Mean £ 425,437

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO10 0BA has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good166 pupils0.7 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Wally's Cafe0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Bob's Stores0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sudbury Suffolk4.3 km
  • Bures11.3 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne16.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Crown0.2 km
  • Crown0.2 km
  • Queensway0.4 km
  • Queensway0.4 km
  • Canon Pugh Road0.4 km