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Long Melford

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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

CO100UJ

Babergh Close

CO100UP

Cedar Walk

CO109ES

Olivers Close

CO109BP

Bury Road

CO109EG

Raile Walk

CO109GE

Robin Close

CO100AE

Cuckoo Tye

CO109HF

Rodbridge Hill

CO109HD

Long Melford

CO100WB

Ranulf Road

CO100XA

Daniels Close

CO100BX

Lambert Drive

CO109HB

Southgate Gardens

CO100WJ

Corn Close

CO100BH

Lavenham Road

CO100BT

Clay Hall Place

CO100BE

Bull Lane

CO109GF

Dunnock Close

CO100AQ

Clay Hall Lane

CO100AN

High Street

CO100XL

Browns Close

CO109DS

Westgate Street

CO100BB

Melford Road

CO109RF

Dyehouse Meadow

CO100XE

Jubilee Way

CO109TF

Sampson Drive

CO109SX

The Limes

CO100UL

Lime Walk

CO100AT

High Street

CO109EE

Chadburn Road

CO109FX

Skylark Way

CO109GG

Chaffinch Close

CO109GB

Bull Lane

CO100UU

Lime Walk

CO109JA

Hall Street

CO100EQ

Mills Lane

CO109FS

Braithwaite Road

CO109BB

Hungry Hall Lane

CO100XD

Lime Walk

CO100BA

Melford Road

CO109LL

Blunden Close

CO109DN

Church Walk

CO100XJ

Kings Close

CO109BS

Old Bury Road

CO109DB

High Street

CO109HN

Rodbridge Hill

CO100UZ

Jennens Way

CO109TP

The Malt House

CO109JD

Hall Street

CO109HJ

Mills Lane

CO109BD

High Street

CO100UT

Lambert Drive

CO109JH

Smaley Lane

CO109PW

Cadges Court

CO109TG

Palmerswent Close

CO100XG

Corona Court

CO109AA

High Street

CO109LH

Roman Way

CO100WR

Long Melford

CO109LB

Little St Marys

CO100WL

Blythe Close

CO109JR

Hall Street

CO100AP

High Street

CO100UH

Vicarage Lane

CO100BU

Lambert Drive

CO109JS

Hall Street

CO109HS

Withindale Lane

CO100US

Lambert Drive

CO100UR

Lime Walk

CO109HG

Rodbridge Hill

CO109EN

Cordell Place

CO100AB

Newmans Green

CO109JW

Spring Gardens

CO109EP

Cordell Road

CO100AF

Vicarage Lane

CO100DJ

Tots Gardens

CO100WH

Flint Way

CO109JF

Hall Street

CO109FT

Abbott Close

CO100AZ

Post Office Row

CO109EA

Bull Lane

CO100WQ

Reliant Close

CO109TL

The Drays

CO109GU

Buttons Close

CO109JL

Hall Street

CO109JE

Chestnut Terrace

CO100AJ

High Street

CO109DH

High Street

CO109EH

Cordell Road

CO109JP

Hall Street

CO109DE

Harefield

CO100BL

Lavenham Road

CO109EJ

Woollards Gardens

CO109JY

New Road

CO109HT

Station Road

CO109DW

Westgate Terrace

CO109EZ

Swanfield

CO100AX

Sudbury Road

CO100XH

Tamage Road

CO109UE

Hall Street

Data Sources

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