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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

IP136LT

The Street

IP130LR

Highgate Lane

IP51DQ

The Street

IP51DF

The Street

IP136TY

Meeting Lane

IP69DT

Hill Farm Road

IP51DR

Lamberts Lane

IP69AR

Lower Road

IP136NN

Orchard Lane

IP136UW

Chapel Lane

IP137PT

Park Lane

IP136BB

Woods Meadow

IP137PR

Ipswich Road

IP136PS

Orchard End

IP69JF

Thomsons Lane

IP69EA

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69JE

Wash Lane

IP136PJ

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69NW

Little Meadows Drive

IP136GA

Meeting Lane

IP136RD

Stoney Road

IP69LN

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP136JX

Boulge Road

IP136QF

Potash Corner

IP136SU

Seven Gardens

IP69NH

Ashbocking Road

IP51BX

The Willows

IP69DP

Butts Road

IP136ST

Fenland Cottages

IP69NP

Church Road

IP136QP

Shop Road

IP137PX

Chapel Lane

IP69EL

Burwash

IP136PW

Holly Lane

IP136UU

Post Mill Close

IP51DS

Lamberts Lane

IP136AF

Woodbridge Road

IP69AT

Lower Road

IP51DY

Seven Cottages Lane

IP69BS

The Street

IP136LS

Michaels Mount

IP69NG

Otley Bottom

IP136AY

The Street

IP69BY

Clopton Road

IP69AH

Swan Lane

IP137FE

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69BA

Oak View

IP136NB

Beacon House Cottages

IP69BD

The Paddocks

IP69EW

Upper Street

IP130LG

Blacksmiths Cottages

IP136JF

Top Road

IP130LN

Pound Lane

IP69BG

Tuddenham Lane

IP136RH

Hill Farm Road

IP45RH

Playford Road

IP136NT

Seckford Hall Road

IP45RW

The Maples

IP136ND

Playford Road

IP137PP

Ipswich Road

IP136AJ

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69NF

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69DG

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP130JW

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP69FW

Wash Lane

IP45RA

Woodbridge Road

IP136SJ

Ablitt'S Meadow

IP136NJ

Kiln Lane

IP136HA

Church Road

IP69NE

Swilland Road

IP137QB

The Street

Data Sources

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