Wickham Market and Melton are neighbouring villages in East Suffolk, located near the River Deben. The area is known for its rural setting, with farmland and woodland surrounding the villages. Wickham Market has a small high street with local shops, a post office, and a supermarket, serving as a hub for nearby communities. Melton is quieter, with a mix of residential properties and historic buildings, including the 14th-century St Andrew’s Church.
The villages are well-connected by road, with the A12 providing easy access to Ipswich and the Suffolk coast. The East Suffolk Line runs through Melton, offering rail links to Ipswich and Lowestoft. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists, with paths leading to the Deben Valley and Rendlesham Forest. Nearby attractions include Sutton Hoo, the Anglo-Saxon burial site, and the market town of Woodbridge.
On average Wickham Market & Melton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wickham Market & Melton is £45,200 per year. There are 3 schools in Wickham Market & Melton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Wickham Market & Melton area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £1,445,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £473,750 |
| Flats | 10 | £164,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £237,500 |
10 years price trend in Wickham Market & Melton
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Melton Road
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Crown Lane
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Chapel Lane
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Spring Lane
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Hall Lane
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High Street
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Turnpike Lane
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Melton Road
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Bredfield Road
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Saddlemakers Lane
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Fayrefield Road
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The Street
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Lower Road
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Osier Close
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Barhams Way
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Wickham Market & Melton
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Church Lane
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Melton Hill
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Station Road
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Godfrey's Wood
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Mill Lane
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Lower Road
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High Street
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Ufford Place
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Old Malting Approach
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Bredfield Road
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Melton Road
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Gospel Hall Close
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Spring Lane
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Nightingale Close
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Wilford Bridge Road
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The Street
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Coppice Close
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St Audrys Park Road
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Calder Road
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High Street
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Chapel Lane
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Spring Lane
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Parklands
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Yarmouth Road
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Lime Close
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Goldsmiths
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Bury Hill
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Lodge Farm Lane
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Grange Court
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High Street
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Ash Road
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Java Lodge Road
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Lower Street
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Old Malting Approach
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Melton Hill
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Grant Rise
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Bredfield Road
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Beadon Way
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Simpkin Close
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Yarmouth Road
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Upper Melton Terrace
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Wilkinson Way
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Easton Road
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Featherbroom Gardens
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Java Lodge Road
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Gospel Hall Close
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Meadowside
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Bury Hill
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Melton Road
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Hope Crescent
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Clements Road
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Wickham Market & Melton
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High Street
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Grove Road
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Thong Hall Road
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Chapel Lane
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Saddlemakers Lane
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Station Road
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Lodge Farm Lane
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Station Road
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Pytches Close
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Broad Road
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Orchard Place
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Broad Road
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School Lane
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Lower Road
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Wickham Market & Melton
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Valley Farm Road
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Yarmouth Road
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South Close
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Deben Way
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Border Cot Lane
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Chapel Lane
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High Street
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Melton Road
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Old Malting Approach
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Church View Close
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Deben Way
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Station Road
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Tovells
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Wickham Market & Melton
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Melton Road
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Hall Farm Road
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Blakes Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.