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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
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

CO109DB

High Street

CO100BU

Lambert Drive

CO100XA

Daniels Close

CO109FT

Abbott Close

CO109GG

Chaffinch Close

CO109JF

Hall Street

CO109JD

Hall Street

CO109FZ

Siskin Close

CO100XF

Howe Way

CO109HT

Station Road

CO100AQ

Clay Hall Lane

CO100BQ

Bull Lane

CO109EN

Cordell Place

CO109BX

Theobalds Close

CO109EZ

Swanfield

CO109LE

Haywood Drive

CO109SL

Bridge Street Road

Data Sources

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