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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

IP136NZ

Lower Street

IP69FB

Fieldfare Way

IP69PA

Hall Lane

IP69DU

Hill Farm Road

IP69AD

Westerfield Road

IP45RF

Bent Lane

IP136JB

Blacksmiths Road

IP136JD

Tymmes Place

IP136JE

Top Road

IP69BX

The Street

IP136BZ

Ipswich Road

IP137QD

Monewden Road

IP136XL

Chapel Road

IP69HG

The Street

IP136LP

Sandy Lane

IP136HG

Watery Lane

IP136SS

Drab's Lane

IP69JP

Ipswich Road

IP136XB

Thomas Walls Close

IP136PZ

White Foot Lane

IP45RN

Oak Close

IP137PW

Hall Road

IP136JZ

Boulge Road

IP121NA

Saddlemakers Lane

IP136UT

Post Mill Orchard

IP51DG

The Street

IP69BQ

St Marys Way

IP69LS

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69DS

Church Lane

IP136JR

Boulge Road

IP51DX

Seven Cottages Lane

IP136AW

Woodbridge Road

IP136RL

Gull Corner

IP69LT

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69HE

St Marys View

IP51BD

Eaton Place

IP51DA

Playford Road

IP136HW

Pinners Lane

IP69HF

Millers Way

IP69LZ

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136TS

Chapel Lane

IP69AU

Elm Cottages

IP136QA

Grundisburgh Road

IP137QE

Monewden Road

IP130LF

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69BF

Helmingham Road

IP136TT

Meeting Lane

IP136NG

The Green

IP69ET

Weyland Road

IP136QU

Martins Lane

IP69ER

Upper Street

IP136LA

Boulge Road

IP136BX

Coakers Lane

IP45RL

The Mills

IP136PU

Burgh Corner

IP136NL

Lower Street

IP69BU

The Street

IP69LA

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136BT

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136PN

Holly Close

IP137PJ

Ipswich Road

IP136FL

Norman Davis Walk

IP69HL

Tuddenham Lane

IP51DU

Tuddenham Lane

IP136BH

Scotts Lane

IP130JS

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136PT

Drab's Lane

IP69HN

Hall Lane

IP69LR

High Road

IP136PX

Sevengardens Road

IP136TP

Park Road

IP136RA

Stoney Road

IP136AG

Woodbridge Road

IP136RS

Hill Farm Road

IP136JA

Blacksmiths Road

IP69NX

Chapel Road

IP136TH

Charles Avenue

IP69PE

Martins Lane

IP69AJ

Westerfield Road

IP136HE

Mill Lane

IP136HU

Grundisburgh Road

IP69EY

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69DR

Church Lane

IP136RB

Stoney Road

IP69HU

Rose Hill

IP43PB

Rushmere Street

IP69HS

Strugglers Lane

IP136NE

Playford Road

IP136RE

Stoney Road

IP69JN

Ipswich Road

IP136SE

Birds Hill

IP136AZ

The Street

IP69JD

Church Lane

IP136QT

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136AQ

Woodbridge Road

IP130JT

East View

IP136SN

Snipe Farm Road

IP136JN

Frogmore Cottages

IP136RZ

Otley Road

IP136BW

Boulge Road

Data Sources

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