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Carlford & Fynn Valley

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About

Carlford & Fynn Valley is a rural ward in East Suffolk, covering several villages including Witnesham, Tuddenham St Martin, and Westerfield. The area is characterised by open farmland, woodland, and the River Fynn, which runs through the valley. Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy, with mixed farming and arable land dominating the landscape. The ward is located just north of Ipswich, providing easy access to urban amenities while maintaining a quiet, countryside atmosphere.

The ward includes historic features such as Tuddenham Mill and the remains of Witnesham’s medieval moated site. Public footpaths and bridleways crisscross the area, offering walking and cycling routes through the Fynn Valley. The community is served by local schools, village halls, and pubs, with regular bus links to Ipswich. Housing consists mainly of detached and semi-detached homes, with some older cottages and newer developments. The ward’s proximity to Ipswich makes it a popular choice for commuters seeking a rural lifestyle.

Area overview

On average Carlford & Fynn Valley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Carlford & Fynn Valley is £50,073 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).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Carlford & Fynn Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £2,300,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached65£550,000
Semi-Detached47£300,000
Terraced17£275,000

10 years price trend in Carlford & Fynn Valley

All postcodes in Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136HN

Grundisburgh Road

IP136HU

Grundisburgh Road

IP136PT

Drab's Lane

IP136RG

Stoney Road

IP51DS

Lamberts Lane

IP69DH

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP69DX

Brook Lane

IP69DZ

Brook Lane

IP69EH

America Hill

IP69HN

Hall Lane

IP69NP

Church Road

IP136FJ

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP130LD

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP130LS

Highgate Lane

IP136AH

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136LT

Martlesham Road

IP136LU

Martlesham Road

IP136NT

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136NY

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136PJ

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136QJ

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136RE

Stoney Road

IP136RY

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136SN

Snipe Farm Road

IP136UN

Lower Road

IP137PN

Hall Road

IP51DB

Doctor Watson's Lane

IP69BG

Moss Lane

IP69DJ

Ipswich Road

IP69ET

Upper Street

IP69NH

Helmingham Road

IP130JY

Church Road

IP130LU

The Gull

IP130LW

Pound Lane

IP136AA

Boulge Road

IP136BL

Scott's Lane

IP136JZ

Boulge Road

IP136LA

Bealings Lane

IP136NG

The Green

IP136QN

Manor Road

IP136XE

Salters Gardens

IP51DQ

Rushmere Street

IP69BE

Church Lane

IP69BL

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP69DP

Church Lane

IP69DU

Hill Farm Road

IP69EY

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP69HL

Bull Hall Lane

IP69JN

Ipswich Road

IP130JN

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP130JW

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP130LR

Highgate Lane

IP136HH

Bealings Lane

IP136JB

Blacksmiths Road

IP136JX

Boulge Road

IP136LG

Hall Road

IP136QH

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136RT

Market Hill

IP136TE

Malting Lane

IP136TG

Rose Hill

IP136TN

Ipswich Road

IP69DA

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP69JA

Rose Hill

IP69JD

Upper Street

IP69NR

Helmingham Road

IP69NS

Helmingham Road

IP130HJ

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136AP

Woodbridge Road

IP136HR

Shrubbery Road

IP136JF

Top Road

IP136JG

Low Road

IP136PW

Holly Lane

IP136RQ

Stoney Road

IP136TB

Woodbridge Road

IP136TX

Meeting Lane

IP137PY

Ipswich Road

IP43PG

Kesgrave West & Rushmere

IP43PZ

Humber Doucy Lane

IP45RG

Bent Lane

IP45RQ

Playford Road

IP69AG

Church Lane

IP69BT

Clopton Road

IP69EA

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP69EX

High Road

IP69HY

Rose Hill

IP69LL

Gibraltar Road

IP69NU

Chapel Road

IP136BT

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP130JT

The Street

IP130LA

Church Road

IP136HQ

Grundisburgh Road

IP136LB

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136LL

The Street

IP136NA

Hall Road

IP136NB

Hall Road

IP136NH

Lower Street

IP136NJ

Lower Street

IP136PN

Holly Close

IP136QW

Rouse Hall Estate

IP136RR

Stoney Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.