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Clare, Hundon & Kedington

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About

The Clare, Hundon & Kedington ward encompasses a rural area in the northwest of West Suffolk, bordering Essex. It includes the historic market town of Clare, known for its medieval priory ruins and timber-framed buildings, along with the villages of Hundon and Kedington. The landscape is characterised by gently rolling farmland, river valleys, and areas of woodland, with agriculture remaining a significant part of the local economy.

The ward contains several conservation areas protecting its architectural heritage. Kedington is home to the 12th-century St Peter and St Paul's Church, which features an exceptionally rare and well-preserved medieval doom painting above its chancel arch. Community life centres on local schools, village halls, and pubs, with the annual Clare Show being a notable event. The area is traversed by the River Stour and various public footpaths.

Area overview

On average Clare, Hundon & Kedington has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clare, Hundon & Kedington is £56,614 per year. There are 7 schools in Clare, Hundon & Kedington: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Clare, Hundon & Kedington is home to around 9,156 people, with a population density of about 111.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clare, Hundon & Kedington Population
9,156
Population density
111.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.76(-14%)
Other crime
7.75(+288%)
Other theft
2.95(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.51(-61%)
Burglary
1.86(-33%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,132
88.82%
Other White
256
2.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
116
1.27%
African
91
0.99%
Caribbean
88
0.96%
Total population: 9,156

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,316
29.09%
No qualifications
1,482
18.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,315
16.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,303
16.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
832
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 7,962

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,580
45.23%
Owns with a mortgage
1,016
29.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
333
9.53%
Other social rented
296
8.47%
Social rents from council
164
4.7%
Total households: 3,493

Property prices in Clare, Hundon & Kedington

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in Clare, Hundon & Kedington area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clare, Hundon & Kedington 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 Clare, Hundon & Kedington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached53£425,000
Flats1£195,000
Semi-Detached42£318,750
Terraced24£284,500

10 years median price trend in Clare, Hundon & Kedington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clare, Hundon & Kedington.

Data Sources

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