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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
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
24.91(-21%)
Other theft
5.8(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.12(-56%)
Vehicle crime
5.12(+16%)
Burglary
4.78(+72%)
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

Median price£440,000
Price per sq ft£355
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£326K – £626K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Kentford & Moulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £2,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kentford & Moulton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£542,500£356
Terraced5£326,500£391
Semi-Detached13£290,000£348
Flats1£76,000£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kentford & Moulton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentford & Moulton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405,000£295,000£330,000
2017£415,000£290,000£274,975
2018£465,000£318,000£122,000
2019£395,000£286,500£287,750
2020£500,000£300,000£269,000
2021£482,500£300,000£250,000
2022£565,000£340,000£318,000
2023£640,000£336,000£261,250
2024£517,500£290,000£276,250
2025£550,000£290,000£239,500
2026£485,500£237,500£467,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentford & Moulton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentford & Moulton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277£267£261
2017£300£310£283
2018£305£290£183
2019£299£292£352
2020£302£326£304
2021£311£332£222
2022£309£377£245
2023£314£324£335
2024£328£337£332
2025£354£348£322
2026£322£369£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentford & Moulton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kentford & Moulton in the last year.

All postcodes in Kentford & Moulton

CB88QU

Kennett Park Close

CB87QR

Herringswell Road

CB88QH

Moulton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.