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Kentford & Moulton

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About

Kentford & Moulton ward encompasses a largely rural area on the western edge of West Suffolk. The landscape is characterised by open farmland, scattered woodland, and the gentle valleys of the River Kennett and its tributaries. The settlement pattern consists of the small village of Kentford and the larger village of Moulton, alongside several hamlets and isolated farmsteads. The A14 trunk road forms a significant transport corridor through the northern part of the ward.

Agriculture remains a visible part of the local economy, with a mix of arable and livestock farming. The area includes specific features like Moulton's historic packhorse bridge, one of the finest medieval examples in the country, spanning the River Kennett. Community life centres on the villages, with facilities including a primary school, village halls, and public houses, set within a quiet, predominantly residential environment.

Area overview

On average Kentford & Moulton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kentford & Moulton is £62,757 per year. There are 1 schools in Kentford & Moulton: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kentford & Moulton is home to around 2,931 people, with a population density of about 73.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kentford & Moulton Population
2,931
Population density
73 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.76(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.12(-56%)
Vehicle crime
5.12(+13%)
Other theft
4.44(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.41(-47%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,584
88.1%
Other White
160
5.46%
Irish
35
1.19%
Other
25
0.85%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.75%
Total population: 2,933

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
942
38.32%
Level 3 (A level)
410
16.68%
No qualifications
375
15.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
315
12.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
216
8.79%
Total 16+ residents: 2,458

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
466
36.41%
Owns with a mortgage
412
32.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
177
13.83%
Other social rented
123
9.61%
Other forms of private rent
46
3.59%
Total households: 1,280

Property prices in Kentford & Moulton

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 in Kentford & Moulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,095,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kentford & Moulton 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 Kentford & Moulton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£550,000
Semi-Detached10£306,250
Terraced9£244,000

10 years median price trend in Kentford & Moulton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentford & Moulton.

All postcodes in Kentford & Moulton

CB87FE

Orchard Place

CB88SS

Newmarket Road

CB88QZ

Gazeley Road

Data Sources

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