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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

IP69EN

Jubys Hill

IP136JN

Frogmore Cottages

IP136PE

Grundisburgh Road

IP45RB

Bent Lane

IP51DF

The Street

IP51DN

Holly Lane

IP69DW

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69FE

Wittens Way

IP130LN

Pound Lane

IP136AW

Woodbridge Road

IP136TR

Grundisburgh Road

IP45RD

Meadowside Gardens

IP51DX

Seven Cottages Lane

IP130LL

Pound Hill

IP136BH

Scotts Lane

IP136LW

Sandy Lane

IP136SH

Birds Hill

IP136SP

Drab's Lane

IP51ED

Chestnut Close

IP52PE

Hall Road

IP69AE

Westerfield Road

IP69EB

St Marys Drive

IP69HU

Rose Hill

IP136FA

Wood Barn Place

IP136US

Felgate Way

IP136HA

Church Road

IP136LX

Martlesham Road

IP136RH

Hill Farm Road

IP136RN

Gull Lane

IP136ST

Fenland Cottages

IP136TT

Meeting Lane

IP136UD

Woodbridge Road

IP136UP

Post Mill Gardens

IP136XJ

Thompson Close

IP45RA

Woodbridge Road

IP69HB

Giles Way

IP130JP

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP130LG

Blacksmiths Cottages

IP136QT

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP137PT

Park Lane

IP69AR

Lower Road

IP69JF

Thomsons Lane

IP69NX

Chapel Road

IP136BJ

Scotts Lane

IP136FH

Samuel Collins Way

IP136UW

Chapel Lane

IP136AY

The Street

IP136SG

Church Lane

IP136XD

Red Barn Piece

IP137PZ

South View

IP69DY

Brook Lane

IP69HS

Strugglers Lane

IP69PD

Hall Lane

IP130LT

Highgate Lane

IP136BQ

Caters Road

IP136BX

Coakers Lane

IP136HZ

Blacksmiths Road

IP136TF

Rose Hill

IP136TJ

Ipswich Road

IP137PL

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP51DP

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69FW

Wash Lane

IP69HP

Mill Lane

IP69LP

High Road

IP136HS

Shrubbery Road

IP136NS

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136RF

Stoney Road

IP136UG

Woodbridge Road

IP69ER

Upper Street

IP69LW

High Road

IP69NT

Chapel Road

Data Sources

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