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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
20.7(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.14(-20%)
Other theft
3.59(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.35(-71%)
Burglary
2.03(-27%)
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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Carlford & Fynn Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,365,000.

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
Detached62£560,000
Semi-Detached37£300,000
Terraced13£300,000

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

IP136AN

Glebe Road

IP130JS

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136HU

Grundisburgh Road

IP136RG

Stoney Road

IP69DZ

Brook Lane

IP69EH

America Hill

IP69NP

Church Road

IP136PT

Drab's Lane

IP136HN

Grundisburgh Road

IP51DS

Lamberts Lane

IP69DH

Ipswich Road

IP69DX

Brook Lane

IP69HN

Hall Lane

IP130LS

Highgate Lane

IP136AH

Peartree Cottage

IP136PJ

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136QJ

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136RE

Stoney Road

IP136RY

Otley Road

IP136SN

Snipe Farm Road

IP136UN

Lower Road

IP69DJ

Ipswich Road

IP130LD

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136FJ

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136LT

The Street

IP136LU

Martlesham Road

IP136NT

Seckford Hall Road

IP136NY

Hall Farm Road

IP137PN

Hall Road

IP51DB

Doctor Watson's Lane

IP69BG

Tuddenham Lane

IP69ET

Weyland Road

IP69NH

Ashbocking Road

IP136AA

Boulge Road

IP136BL

Scott's Lane

IP136JZ

Boulge Road

IP136LA

Boulge Road

IP136QN

Manor Road

IP51DQ

The Street

IP69DP

Butts Road

IP69DU

Hill Farm Road

IP136XE

Salters Gardens

IP130JY

Church Road

IP130LU

The Gull

IP130LW

Wood Lane

IP136NG

The Green

IP69BE

Church Lane

IP69BL

The Hill

IP69EY

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69HL

Tuddenham Lane

IP69JN

Ipswich Road

IP130JN

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136JB

Blacksmiths Road

IP136JX

Boulge Road

IP136TG

Rose Hill

IP136TN

Pound Corner

IP69DA

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69JA

Rose Hill

IP69JD

Church Lane

IP130JW

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP130LR

Highgate Lane

IP136HH

Bealings Lane

IP136LG

Hall Road

IP136QH

Otley Road

IP136RT

Bonds Corner

IP136TE

Malting Lane

IP69NR

Helmingham Road

IP69NS

Helmingham Road

IP136AP

Council Houses

IP136JF

Top Road

IP136TB

Woodbridge Road

IP43PG

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP43PZ

Humber Doucy Lane

IP45RQ

Playford Road

IP69AG

Westerfield Road

IP69HY

Rose Hill

IP69LL

Gibraltar Road

IP69NU

Chapel Road

IP130HJ

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136RQ

Stoney Road

IP136HR

Shrubbery Road

IP136JG

Low Road

IP136PW

Holly Lane

IP136TX

Meeting Lane

IP137PY

The Street

IP45RG

Playford Road

IP69BT

The Street

IP69EA

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69EX

High Road

IP130JT

East View

IP136BT

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136LB

White House Farm Road

IP136LL

The Street

IP136NA

Hall Road

IP136NB

Beacon House Cottages

IP136NJ

Kiln Lane

IP136PN

Holly Close

IP69LN

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP51DJ

St Andrews Church Close

IP69AA

Westerfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.