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Long Melford

England / East of England / Babergh / Long Melford

About

Long Melford ward is located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, covering the village of Long Melford and its surrounding areas. The village is known for its historic architecture, including the 15th-century Holy Trinity Church and two stately homes, Kentwell Hall and Melford Hall. The area has a mix of residential, agricultural, and commercial land, with a high street featuring independent shops and cafes.

The ward is bordered by the River Stour, which forms part of the boundary with Essex. Long Melford has good transport links, with the A134 running through the village, connecting it to Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds. The local economy includes tourism, retail, and small-scale agriculture. The ward has a range of community facilities, including schools, sports clubs, and green spaces like the village green and nearby countryside walks.

Area overview

On average Long Melford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 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 of residents in Long Melford is £43,047 per year. There are 2 schools in Long Melford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Long Melford Population
6,032
Population density
156.6 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£445,000
Flats8£180,000
Semi-Detached24£325,000
Terraced20£285,000

10 years price trend in Long Melford

All postcodes in Long Melford

CO109HR

Martyns Rise

CO100BU

Lambert Drive

CO100XA

Daniels Close

CO109FT

Abbott Close

CO109FZ

Station Road

CO109GG

Station Road

CO109JF

Hall Street

CO100XF

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO109HT

Station Road

CO109JD

Hall Street

CO100AQ

Clayhall Lane

CO100BQ

Bull Lane

CO109BX

The Drays

CO109EN

Cordell Place

CO109EZ

Swan Lane

CO109LE

Haywood Drive

CO109SL

Bridge Street Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.