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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

IP69AP

Pipps Lane

IP69ND

Gibraltar Road

IP69NG

Otley Bottom

IP130LA

Church Road

IP136HQ

Thorpe Hall Cottages

IP136NH

Lower Street

IP136QW

Rouse Hall Estate

IP136RR

Stoney Road

IP136TA

The Green

IP136UU

Post Mill Close

IP137RG

St Peters Close

IP51BT

Hazelnut Close

IP51EA

The Limes

IP69AU

Elm Cottages

IP69LY

Clopton Road

IP69NA

Charity Lane

IP136NP

Rosery Lane

IP136NW

Rosery Lane

IP136TD

The Street

IP137PS

Ipswich Road

IP136JS

Boulge Road

IP136AX

The Street

IP136HL

Grundisburgh Road

IP136PU

Burgh Corner

IP136RD

Stoney Road

IP136RS

Hill Farm Road

IP136SA

Bonds Corner

IP136SE

Birds Hill

IP69HX

Rose Hill

IP130LP

Pound Lane

IP136FG

Rosamund Leach Gardens

IP136LR

Richards Drive

IP136QS

Drab's Lane

IP136RZ

Otley Road

IP136UT

Post Mill Orchard

IP137QA

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69AT

Lower Road

IP51DY

Seven Cottages Lane

IP69EW

Upper Street

IP136UJ

Lower Road

IP136AB

Potash Corner Cottage

IP136DD

Pump Close

IP136QB

Grundisburgh Road

IP136UH

Lower Road

IP136UY

Saddlers Meadow

IP51BD

Eaton Place

IP69EJ

America Hill Cottages

IP69HG

The Street

IP130JX

Old Hall Cottages

IP136JW

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136LH

Holly Lane

IP136PF

Grundisburgh Road

IP136RL

Gull Corner

IP51DT

Tuddenham Lane

IP69DL

Playford Corner

IP69JB

Cockfield Hall Lane

IP69PF

Church Road

IP136TL

Wood Farm Road

IP136AZ

The Street

IP136PH

Playford Mount

IP137PW

Hall Road

IP51BX

The Willows

IP69DN

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136JH

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136QA

Grundisburgh Road

IP136QQ

Otley Road

IP136RA

Stoney Road

IP69BP

The Street

IP69BX

The Street

IP69EZ

Berghersh Drive

IP69NY

Newlands

IP130BU

Button's Road

IP136AQ

Woodbridge Road

IP136HJ

Prospect Place

IP69BJ

Keightley Way

IP69LX

Clopton Road

IP136HE

Mill Lane

IP136NN

Orchard Lane

IP136TP

Park Road

IP136TW

Grundisburgh Road

IP69BF

Helmingham Road

IP69DR

Church Lane

IP69HE

St Marys View

IP130LX

The Street

IP136AJ

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136JA

Blacksmiths Road

IP136JD

Tymmes Place

IP136JL

Mill Lane

IP136NZ

Lower Street

IP136QR

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136SU

Seven Gardens

IP137PU

The Street

IP137QQ

Hoo Road

IP69LS

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69DS

Church Lane

IP69EE

Bull Hall Lane

IP69FA

Jacks Field

IP69FD

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69LH

Ashbocking Road

IP69LJ

Ashbocking Road

Data Sources

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