CO10 0BB is a mixed residential area on Melford Road, 1.1km from Acton in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Lavenham ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for CO10 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00152486 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELFORD ROAD, CO10 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELFORD ROAD, CO10 0BB.
181
45
£ 44,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO10 0BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO10 0BB — age 45, 84% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO10 0BB. The average age is 45.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
school Local Schools
Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Wally's Cafe0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sudbury Suffolk4.7 km
- Bures11.9 km
- Chappel & Wakes Colne16.9 km
Bus Stops
- Industrial Estate0.3 km
- Industrial Estate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO100BB · Data under Open Government Licence