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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
19.4(-38%)
Other theft
3.98(-28%)
Public order
3.15(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.98(-74%)
Shoplifting
2.82(-60%)
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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Long Melford area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,327 up to £860,000.

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
Detached40£450,000
Flats5£160,000
Semi-Detached23£325,000
Terraced21£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

CO100AU

High Street

CO109AA

High Street

CO109QW

Rectory Gardens

CO109TG

Palmerswent Close

CO100AD

Newmans Green

CO100AG

Waldingfield Road

CO100UJ

Babergh Close

CO109LF

Orchard Brook

CO109HW

Westropps

CO109TH

Rivish Lane

CO100AN

High Street

CO100WH

Flint Way

CO109DE

Harefield

CO109DW

Westgate Terrace

CO109FE

Shaw Road

CO109TJ

The Drays

CO100UL

Lime Walk

CO109DS

Westgate Street

CO109DX

The Green

CO109TF

Sampson Drive

CO109EA

Bull Lane

CO109EB

Steeds Meadow

CO109JZ

Meeting Field

CO100BG

Bull Lane

CO109DQ

High Street

CO109DU

The Green

CO109EH

Cordell Road

CO109ES

Olivers Close

CO109HE

Sudbury Road

CO100AW

Queensway

CO100BS

Sudbury Road

CO109GL

Redwing Close

CO100AR

Barrow Hill

CO100FD

Bull Lane

CO100XH

Tamage Road

CO100AT

High Street

CO109FY

Skylark Way

CO109SX

The Limes

CO109UJ

Back Lane

CO109DZ

Bull Lane

CO109BG

Bridge Street

CO109EY

Swanfield

CO100UW

Cedar Walk

CO109BD

High Street

CO109LD

Liston Lane

CO100UR

Lime Walk

CO100AJ

High Street

CO100BZ

Lambert Drive

CO100EQ

Mills Lane

CO109HY

Little St Marys

CO109LA

Hall Street

CO109BP

Bury Road

CO109EJ

Woollards Gardens

CO109EL

Cordell Place

CO100BX

Lambert Drive

CO100UN

Cedar Walk

CO109ER

Laurel Drive

CO109HG

Rodbridge Hill

CO109GH

Starling Close

CO109JR

Hall Street

CO100BL

Lavenham Road

CO100AL

High Street

CO109EE

Chadburn Road

CO109GU

Buttons Close

CO109HZ

Hall Street

CO109JP

Hall Street

CO100AY

Old Post Office Row

CO100BJ

Lavenham Road

CO100WL

Blythe Close

CO109TP

The Malt House

CO100WQ

Reliant Close

CO101GY

Springlands Way

CO109BL

Church Lane

CO109GE

Robin Close

CO109TR

Stephen Close

CO100AX

Sudbury Road

CO109AD

Windmill Hill

CO109BU

Shop Hill

CO109HB

Southgate Gardens

CO109LW

Cotswold Drive

CO109ST

Peddars Court

CO100US

Lambert Drive

CO109DP

Westgate Street

CO109GY

St Catherines Road

CO100XD

Lime Walk

CO109BT

Old Bury Road

CO109DH

High Street

CO109EQ

Hill Close

CO109ET

Cordell Road

CO109GB

Bull Lane

CO109LQ

Little St Marys

CO109AG

Cranmore Green

CO109DA

High Street

CO109EF

Middleway

CO109HR

Martyns Rise

CO100BW

Barrow Hill

CO100DJ

Tots Gardens

CO100UH

Vicarage Lane

CO100XL

Browns Close

CO109AZ

Cranmore Hill

Data Sources

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