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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

IP136TA

The Green

IP136UU

Ipswich Road

IP137RG

St Peters Close

IP51BT

Hazelnut Close

IP51DJ

Rushmere Street

IP51EA

Birchwood Drive

IP69AA

Westerfield Road

IP69AU

Lower Road

IP69AP

Pipp's Lane

IP69LN

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP69LY

Clopton Road

IP69NA

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP69ND

Gibraltar Road

IP69NG

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136AX

The Street

IP136HL

Grundisburgh Road

IP136JS

Boulge Road

IP136NP

Rosery Lane

IP136NW

Rosery Lane

IP136PU

Boulge Road

IP136RD

Stoney Road

IP136RS

Hill Farm Road

IP136SA

Market Hill

IP136SE

Birds Hill

IP136TD

Malting Lane

IP137PS

Ipswich Road

IP69HX

Rose Hill

IP137QA

Framlingham & Hacheston

IP136UJ

Lower Road

IP130LP

Pound Lane

IP136FG

Chapel Road

IP136LR

Richards Drive

IP136QS

Drab's Lane

IP136RZ

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136UT

Ipswich Road

IP51DY

Seven Cottages Lane

IP69AT

Lower Road

IP69EW

Upper Street

IP130JX

Church Road

IP136AB

Woodbridge Road

IP136DD

Pump Close

IP136JW

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136LH

Holly Lane

IP136PF

Grundisburgh Road

IP136QB

Drab's Lane

IP136RL

Stoney Road

IP136UH

Lower Road

IP136UY

Saddlers Meadow

IP51BD

Eaton Place

IP51DT

Lamberts Lane

IP69DL

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP69EJ

America Hill

IP69HG

Giles Way

IP69JB

Cockfield Hall Lane

IP69PF

Church Road

IP136RA

Stoney Road

IP136AZ

The Street

IP136JH

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136PH

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136QA

Grundisburgh Road

IP136QQ

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136TL

Wood Farm Road

IP137PW

Hall Road

IP51BX

The Willows

IP69BP

The Street

IP69BX

The Street

IP69DN

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP69EZ

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP69NY

Newlands

IP130BU

Button's Road

IP136AQ

Woodbridge Road

IP136HJ

Grundisburgh Road

IP69BJ

Keightley Way

IP69LX

Clopton Road

IP136HE

Half Moon Lane

IP136NN

Lower Street

IP136TP

Park Road

IP136TW

Grundisburgh Road

IP69BF

Helmingham Road

IP69DR

Church Lane

IP69DS

Church Lane

IP69FD

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP69EE

Bull Hall Lane

IP69FA

Jack's Field

IP69HE

Church Road

IP69LH

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP69LJ

High Road

IP136NZ

Lower Street

IP130LQ

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP130LX

The Street

IP136JT

Boulge Road

IP136AJ

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136AL

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136JA

Blacksmiths Road

IP136JD

Blacksmiths Road

IP136JL

Hasketon Road

IP136QR

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield

IP136SU

Boulge Road

IP137PU

The Street

IP137QQ

Framlingham & Hacheston
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Data Sources

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