Is CO10 0BY a safe place to live?

Yes, CO10 0BY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CO10 0BY?

The average property price in CO10 0BY is currently around £267k.

What is the population of CO10 0BY?

The population for the CO10 0BY area is approximately 308 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

VICARAGE LANE, CO10 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE LANE, CO10 0BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

308

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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9/10

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9/10

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2/10

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7/10

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2/10

paymentsAffluence

6/10

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2/10

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9/10

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7/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO10 0BY — age 48, 90% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO10 0BY is a sought-after residential area on Vicarage Lane, 0.7km from Acton in Acton. Administratively it sits within Long Melford ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, CO10 0BY represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO10 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00152487 (shared with 9 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 0BY. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 267,500

1 sales · Mean £ 267,500

Terraced

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

CO10 0BY has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6

Other crime2

Public order1

school Local Schools

Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good166 pupils0.3 km

Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.3 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Gt Waldingfield Bowls & Social Club0.8 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Great Waldingfield Community Larder1.0 km
Bob's Stores0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sudbury Suffolk4.1 km
Bures10.6 km
Chappel & Wakes Colne15.7 km

Bus Stops

Vicarage Lane0.0 km
Lambert Drive0.1 km
Lambert Drive0.1 km
Vicarage Lane0.1 km
Jennens Way0.4 km