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Property investment stats for Sudbury, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Sudbury.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Sudbury offers a blend of affordability and steady rental demand, making it attractive for investors looking for stable returns rather than rapid capital appreciation. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 5.7 signals that local property is relatively accessible, which may help support demand from both buyers and renters. Investors will note the median price per square foot of £310 per sq ft, which is competitive for the region and could appeal to value-focused buyers. The annual sales volume of 301 and average time on market of 70 days indicate a market with moderate liquidity, allowing for reasonable entry and exit opportunities.

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Key investment stats for Sudbury

Median price per sq ft

£310 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.9%

Capital growth (1y)

-4.8%

Sales in past year

301

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Sudbury

Live prices in Sudbury, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£330,000

25% of properties below...

£250,000

75% of properties below...

£450,000

Most expensive property

£3,350,000

Live listings

285

Median days on market

70

Should you invest in Sudbury?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are healthy, with the average at 4.9% and the top postcode district achieving 4.7%, supporting a solid income stream.
  • The current median asking rents for 3-bedroom houses (£1,200) and 2-bedroom flats (£950) suggest strong rental demand at accessible price points.
  • The median achieved minus asking price of £4,000 (the typical achieved discount) may give buyers room to negotiate, offering a potential advantage for investors seeking value.

Risks

  • One-year capital growth has changed by -4.8%, so investors seeking short-term appreciation may need to manage expectations.
  • The area’s population skews older, with the over-60s in the 76th percentile, which could affect long-term rental demand growth.
  • The rent-to-income ratio of 23.6% is relatively high, which may limit further rent increases in the near term.

Outlook

The outlook for Sudbury is steady, with property values showing annualised growth over three years of 2.4% and overall three-year capital growth of 7.5%. Rental yields are likely to remain attractive, given current levels, and the market’s liquidity should support both buy-and-hold and medium-term strategies.

Affordability remains a key strength, helping to underpin demand from both owner-occupiers and renters. Investors should be mindful of the area’s demographic trends, as the older population may shape demand patterns over time, but the relatively balanced mix of household types still provides diversification. In the coming year, expect Sudbury to continue offering reliable income for landlords and moderate capital growth for patient investors.

Live properties in Sudbury

Investment properties in Sudbury, East of England

5 bedroom detached house for sale
35% below median price

£925,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Sudbury, Suffolk

Properties needing refurbishment in Sudbury, East of England
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 169 days

£270,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Cats Lane, Sudbury

Slow to sell properties in Sudbury, East of England
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
Reduced by 31%

£275,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Quay Lane, Sudbury

Big price drop properties in Sudbury, East of England
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom detached house for sale

£450,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Sudbury, Suffolk

Properties with planning granted in Sudbury, East of England
Planning Granted
3 bedroom town house for sale
47% below median price

£375,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom town house for sale

Acton Square, Sudbury

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Sudbury, East of England
Low Price per Sq Ft
Detached house for sale
8% below median price

£350,000 - Guide Price

Detached house for sale

Gloucester Way, Sudbury, Suffolk, C...

Auction properties in Sudbury, East of England
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £4,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.3%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.3%

Best places to invest in Sudbury

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1CO104.7%2.2%£325 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.