Is CO10 0AF a safe place to live?

Yes, CO10 0AF is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 16 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CO10 0AF?

The average property price in CO10 0AF is currently around £1.1M.

What is the population of CO10 0AF?

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

Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

VICARAGE LANE, CO10 0AF House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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

CO10 0AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CO10 0AF is a sought-after residential area on Vicarage Lane, 0.5km from Acton in Acton. Administratively it sits within Long Melford ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO10, CO10 0AF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for CO10 0AF 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 0AF. 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

Detached

£ 1,150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,150,000

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

CO10 0AF has low crime rates — 16 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 offences14

Anti-social behaviour4

Other crime3

Criminal damage and arson2

Other theft2

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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Morrisons Daily1.0 km
Morrisons Daily1.0 km
Bob's Stores0.4 km

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Mick's Fish and Chips1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sudbury Suffolk3.9 km
Bures10.6 km
Chappel & Wakes Colne15.7 km

Bus Stops

Jennens Way0.1 km
Jennens Way0.1 km
Canon Plugh Road0.3 km
Canon Pugh Road0.3 km
Lambert Drive0.4 km