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Carlford & Fynn Valley

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About

Carlford & Fynn Valley is a predominantly rural ward in East Suffolk, characterised by a network of villages and hamlets set amidst farmland. The area centres on the settlements of Grundisburgh, Clopton, and Hasketon, with the River Fynn flowing through the valley. Land use is primarily agricultural, with fields and wooded areas defining the landscape. The ward contains several historic churches and traditional Suffolk houses built with flint and timber.

The area is known for its walking routes along the Fynn Valley path, which connects the communities. The valley itself provides a distinct topographical feature within the otherwise gently rolling countryside. Local life is focused around village halls, pubs, and community events in the separate parishes. The ward's geography places it between the larger towns of Woodbridge and Ipswich, maintaining a quiet, separate identity.

Area overview

On average Carlford & Fynn Valley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Carlford & Fynn Valley is £70,602 per year. There are 5 schools in Carlford & Fynn Valley: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Carlford & Fynn Valley is home to around 8,358 people, with a population density of about 86.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Carlford & Fynn Valley Population
8,358
Population density
86.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.1(-36%)
Burglary
5.26(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.91(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.47(-70%)
Other theft
3.11(-43%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,922
94.74%
Other White
162
1.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
45
0.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.42%
Total population: 8,362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,667
37.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,164
16.42%
No qualifications
1,024
14.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,003
14.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
611
8.62%
Total 16+ residents: 7,088

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,805
51.22%
Owns with a mortgage
1,035
29.37%
Other social rented
294
8.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
268
7.6%
Other forms of private rent
66
1.87%
Total households: 3,524

Property prices in Carlford & Fynn Valley

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Carlford & Fynn Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Carlford & Fynn Valley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carlford & Fynn Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached64£544,500
Semi-Detached29£299,995
Terraced8£251,250

10 years median price trend in Carlford & Fynn Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carlford & Fynn Valley.

All postcodes in Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69HR

Mill Lane

IP136FJ

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136JQ

Low Road

IP136JH

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69NR

Helmingham Road

IP136SF

Hillside Cottages

IP136UN

Lower Road

IP136RF

Stoney Road

IP69AG

Westerfield Road

IP136TB

Woodbridge Road

IP69BZ

Main Road

IP130LX

The Street

IP69DY

Brook Lane

IP69FA

Jacks Field

IP69AE

Westerfield Road

IP136BL

Scott's Lane

IP136LX

Martlesham Road

IP137PS

Ipswich Road

IP136JT

Boulge Road

IP130LQ

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69LP

High Road

IP136LL

The Street

IP69LB

Church Lane

IP69LW

High Road

IP136JW

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP137PN

Hall Road

IP69ES

Coopers Close

IP136FE

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136TJ

Ipswich Road

IP69AX

Fullers Field

IP69PD

Hall Lane

IP136SD

Potash Cottages

IP69AN

Cockfield Hall Lane

IP136HD

Riverside

IP136TR

Grundisburgh Road

IP136QQ

Otley Road

IP136LU

Martlesham Road

IP51DE

The Street

IP136NH

Lower Street

IP136PA

Hasketon Road

IP136JG

Low Road

IP136BA

Primrose Cottages

IP130LT

Highgate Lane

IP136UR

Post Mill Gardens

IP52PE

Hall Road

IP69EU

Acre Close

IP51DL

St Andrew's Church Close

IP69NJ

Church Lane

IP136AX

The Street

IP136AB

Potash Corner Cottage

IP69BW

The Granaries

IP69DN

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69LY

Clopton Road

IP136PP

Holly Lane

IP69BN

High Street

IP51EB

Birchwood Drive

IP69HH

The Street

IP130JX

Old Hall Cottages

IP136BJ

Scotts Lane

IP136QR

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136LH

Holly Lane

IP136TA

The Green

IP136UX

Post Mill Crescent

IP130LW

Wood Lane

IP69AF

Westerfield Road

IP69HQ

Chestnut Rise

IP137PU

The Street

IP69EN

Jubys Hill

IP136NU

Seckford Hall Road

IP51DW

Playford Lane

IP69LL

Gibraltar Road

IP45RQ

Playford Road

IP136UA

Orchard End

IP136BE

Caters Road

IP136HL

Grundisburgh Road

IP136SP

Drab's Lane

IP136PG

Grundisburgh Road

IP136US

Felgate Way

IP136HZ

Blacksmiths Road

IP69AQ

Westerfield Road

IP136BU

Woodbridge Road

IP69PF

Church Road

IP137PZ

South View

IP136TU

Half Moon Lane

IP136AU

Woodbridge Road

IP69LU

Clopton Road

IP136HT

Grundisburgh Road

IP136NW

Rosery Lane

IP136QB

Grundisburgh Road

IP136PL

Holly Close

IP136XJ

Thompson Close

IP136UF

Woodbridge Road

IP136HS

Shrubbery Road

IP136GB

Pipes Close

IP69EJ

America Hill Cottages

IP69NQ

Church Road

IP136UP

Post Mill Gardens

IP69DA

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP137QQ

Hoo Road

IP69DW

Carlford & Fynn Valley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.