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About

Long Melford ward encompasses the large village of Long Melford, situated in the valley of the River Stour in southern Suffolk. The area is characterised by its historic linear settlement pattern stretching along the A134. The landscape includes areas of open farmland and greenspace, with the river and its water meadows forming a significant natural feature to the east.

The ward contains notable historic buildings including the parish church of Holy Trinity and two stately homes, Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall, with their associated parkland. The village centre has a mix of independent shops and services. Economic activity includes local commerce, tourism related to the historic estates, and some light industry, while remaining a primarily residential community.

Area overview

On average Long Melford has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Long Melford is £53,251 per year. There are 2 schools in Long Melford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Long Melford is home to around 6,032 people, with a population density of about 156.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Long Melford Population
6,032
Population density
156.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.56(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.65(-43%)
Other theft
3.48(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.15(-73%)
Public order
2.98(-42%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,761
95.48%
Other White
105
1.74%
Irish
38
0.63%
Other
25
0.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.36%
Total population: 6,034

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,406
27.14%
No qualifications
997
19.25%
Level 3 (A level)
882
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
779
15.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
612
11.81%
Total 16+ residents: 5,180

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,278
46.85%
Owns with a mortgage
685
25.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
328
12.02%
Social rents from council
251
9.2%
Other social rented
95
3.48%
Total households: 2,728

Property prices in Long Melford

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 in Long Melford area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,327 up to £785,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Long Melford 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 Long Melford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached55£470,000
Flats5£180,000
Semi-Detached25£335,000
Terraced25£280,000

10 years median price trend in Long Melford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Long Melford.

All postcodes in Long Melford

CO109SL

Bridge Street Road

CO100XF

Howe Way

CO100BY

Vicarage Lane

CO109GA

Bull Lane

CO109BN

Aveley Lane

CO109FE

Shaw Road

CO100UG

Walnut Close

CO109EU

Swanfield

CO109EB

Steeds Meadow

CO109ED

Cordell Road

CO109ST

Peddars Court

CO109BH

Aveley Lane

CO109LF

Orchard Brook

CO109DQ

High Street

CO100BS

Sudbury Road

CO100UY

De Bures Walk

CO109GH

Starling Close

CO100BQ

Bull Lane

CO109HL

Rodbridge Hill

CO109HX

Little St Marys

CO109JQ

Hall Street

CO101GY

Springlands Way

CO109GJ

Goldfinch Close

CO100BJ

Lavenham Road

CO109JG

Hall Street

CO100UQ

Vicarage Lane

CO109JU

St Catherines Road

CO109BE

Long Melford

CO109LE

Haywood Drive

CO109LG

Park Terrace

CO100AY

Old Post Office Row

CO100UN

Cedar Walk

CO100AR

Barrow Hill

CO100FD

Bull Lane

CO100XB

Kedington Court

CO109DD

High Street

CO109DR

Westgate Street

CO109JN

Cock & Bell Lane

CO109JX

St Catherines Road

CO109DF

High Street

CO109EL

Cordell Place

CO109TS

Cameron Close

CO109HP

Station Road

CO109DU

The Green

CO109HY

Little St Marys

CO109EF

Middleway

CO109JJ

Spicers Lane

CO109DP

Westgate Street

CO109BU

Shop Hill

CO109HU

Southgate Street

CO109EX

Swanfield

CO100UW

Cedar Walk

CO109BG

Bridge Street

CO100BG

Bull Lane

CO100AG

Waldingfield Road

CO109DJ

Church Walk

CO100AS

Gotsfield Close

CO109BW

Tye Green

CO109HE

Sudbury Road

CO109DG

High Street

CO109HQ

Ropers Lane

CO109AZ

Cranmore Hill

CO100XQ

Canon Pugh Drive

CO109HR

Martyns Rise

CO109JZ

Meeting Field

CO109DX

The Green

CO109BX

Theobalds Close

CO109LA

Hall Street

CO109DT

The Green

CO109DZ

Bull Lane

CO100BZ

Lambert Drive

CO109TH

Rivish Lane

CO109DL

Church Walk

CO100BP

Coblers Way

CO109BQ

Bridge Street

CO109UJ

Back Lane

CO109ET

Cordell Road

CO109BT

Old Bury Road

CO100AL

High Street

CO109LD

Liston Lane

CO109LJ

Clopton Drive

CO109QW

Rectory Gardens

CO109EQ

Hill Close

CO109HH

Borley Road

CO109TR

Stephen Close

CO109AD

Windmill Hill

CO109JT

Hall Street

CO100AU

High Street

CO100AH

Waldingfield Road

CO109LW

Cotswold Drive

CO109LN

Roman Way

CO109HW

Westropps

CO109EW

Cordell Place

CO109TJ

The Drays

CO100BW

Barrow Hill

CO109LQ

Little St Marys

CO109GP

Fieldfare Close

CO100AW

Queensway

CO109HA

Old Court

CO109JB

Hall Street

Data Sources

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