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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

IP51BT

Hazelnut Close

IP136NS

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136PH

Playford Mount

IP136BD

Dallinghoo Road

IP136UG

Woodbridge Road

IP136AD

Woodbridge Road

IP136UE

Half Moon Lane

IP136QH

Otley Road

IP69DJ

Ipswich Road

IP136QL

Green Farm Cottages

IP51DJ

St Andrews Church Close

IP136QZ

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136HJ

Prospect Place

IP136JJ

Hasketon Road

IP136AL

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136XE

Salters Gardens

IP136AN

Glebe Road

IP69DH

Ipswich Road

IP136AH

Peartree Cottage

IP136RU

Bonds Corner

IP130JZ

Pound Hill

IP136QX

Martins Lane

IP136HB

Riverside

IP136PY

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136PB

Boot Street

IP69PB

The Green

IP136BQ

Caters Road

IP136LR

Richards Drive

IP136RX

Otley Road

IP136RW

Gull Lane

IP136SW

Drab's Lane

IP136TQ

Rose Hill

IP43PG

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69AS

Lower Road

IP136UL

Pine Grove

IP136RG

Stoney Road

IP69DZ

Brook Lane

IP69BP

The Street

IP136TX

Meeting Lane

IP69JW

Ipswich Road

IP45RD

Meadowside Gardens

IP69BT

The Street

IP136DD

Pump Close

IP69EB

St Marys Drive

IP136SH

Birds Hill

IP69HJ

The Street

IP69ND

Gibraltar Road

IP136RY

Otley Road

IP136FH

Samuel Collins Way

IP136FF

Mill Field Drive

IP136JS

Boulge Road

IP136UH

Lower Road

IP130LE

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136AA

Boulge Road

IP136UJ

Lower Road

IP130JY

Church Road

IP43PZ

Humber Doucy Lane

IP136LN

The Street

IP69AB

Main Road

IP69LH

Ashbocking Road

IP136PF

Grundisburgh Road

IP136TZ

Meeting Lane

IP136TF

Rose Hill

IP136RP

Wood Farm Road

IP130LU

The Gull

IP136SL

Snipe Cottage

IP136HN

Grundisburgh Road

IP51DB

Doctor Watson's Lane

IP136TN

Pound Corner

IP51BJ

Main Road

IP51DH

The Street

IP136RR

Stoney Road

IP136RQ

Stoney Road

IP69HY

Rose Hill

IP136BS

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69FE

Wittens Way

IP136UD

Woodbridge Road

IP136FG

Rosamund Leach Gardens

IP136LW

Sandy Lane

IP69EE

Bull Hall Lane

IP136NF

The Green

IP136QD

Grundisburgh Road

IP69JA

Rose Hill

IP69AP

Pipps Lane

IP136QS

Drab's Lane

IP130JN

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP130LS

Highgate Lane

IP136TE

Malting Lane

IP136SY

Hasketon Road

IP69NA

Charity Lane

IP136QW

Rouse Hall Estate

IP130JU

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69NY

Newlands

IP51DD

Playford Road

IP136QG

Grundisburgh Road

IP51DP

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69QP

Pearl Close

IP136AR

Ufford Road

IP137QA

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136XD

Red Barn Piece

Data Sources

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