Long Melford is one of the most splendid villages in Suffolk — whose exceptionally long main street contains Holy Trinity Church (one of the greatest Perpendicular churches in England), and two major country houses: Melford Hall (National Trust) and Kentwell Hall (a magnificent moated Tudor manor famous for its annual historical re-enactments). The village also has one of the finest concentrations of antique shops in Suffolk.
The church, built between 1467 and 1497, is a cathedral-scale Perpendicular Gothic building of extraordinary quality. Lavenham is just 3 miles north, making the two an excellent pairing for a day's exploration of medieval Suffolk.
Housing & Property Prices
HM Land RegistryAverage Price
£365,000
All property types
Detached
£532,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£325,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£265,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£188,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+3.2%
vs previous year
Schools & Ofsted Ratings
OfstedOutstanding
1
schools
Good
2
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
- Outstanding
Crime Statistics
Police.ukCrime Rate
16
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Broadband & Connectivity
OfcomAverage Download
54 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
84%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
38%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
20%
premises
Health & NHS Access
NHS DigitalNearest GP Surgery
Long Melford Surgery
0.3 miles away
NHS Trust
West Suffolk NHS FT
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
West Suffolk Hospital Bury St Edmunds
12.4 miles
Environment & Green Space
DEFRA / ONSAir Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
62%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
Transport & Connectivity
DfT / National RailNearest Station
Sudbury Railway Station
3.2 miles
To London
1h 20m
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A134
0.4 miles
Nearest Airport
Stansted Airport
32 miles
Long Melford at a Glance — Area Scorecard
TownData.co.ukOverall
8.8
Excellent
Family Life
9.0
Excellent
Schools
9.0
Excellent
Transport
5.0
Average
Nightlife
4.0
Poor
Value for Money
7.0
Very Good
Safety
9.0
Excellent
Green Space
8.0
Very Good
Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.
Who is Long Melford Good For?
TownData.co.ukFamilies
✅ Great for families
Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
Students
❌ Limited student life
Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
First-Time Buyers
⚡ Moderate affordability
Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
Things to Do & Local Attractions
VisitBritain- Holy Trinity ChurchOne of the greatest Perpendicular churches in England — built 1467-1497 at the height of the wool trade. Cathedral-scale ambition, acres of medieval glass and the finest clerestory in Suffolk.
- Kentwell HallA magnificent moated Tudor manor house famous for its extraordinary annual historical re-enactments where hundreds of volunteers inhabit Tudor life with meticulous authenticity.
- Melford Hall (NT)A National Trust Elizabethan tower house with Victorian interiors, a Beatrix Potter watercolour collection and a lovely walled garden.
- Long Melford Antique ShopsThe finest concentration of antique dealers in Suffolk — 30+ shops lining the main street offer Georgian furniture, silver, textiles, prints and objects of every description.
- Brett Valley & Lavenham WalkA beautiful walk through gentle Suffolk farmland connects Long Melford to Lavenham (3 miles) through classic East Anglian countryside.
Nearby Towns & Villages
ONS / Ordnance SurveyWeather & Climate
Met OfficeJan
5°C
Feb
5°C
Mar
8°C
Apr
10°C
May
13°C
Jun
16°C
Jul
18°C
Aug
18°C
Sep
15°C
Oct
11°C
Nov
7°C
Dec
5°C
Annual Rainfall
580mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1660 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 21°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 1°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Long Melford a nice place to live?
Long Melford is a settlement in Suffolk. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £365,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Long Melford?
The average house price in Long Melford is £365,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Long Melford safe to live in?
Long Melford's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Long Melford?
100% of schools in Long Melford are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Long Melford?
Average broadband download speeds in Long Melford are 54 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.
Data sourced from official UK government datasets. All figures are for informational purposes only. TownData.co.uk is an independent website and is not affiliated with any government body.