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Brett Vale

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About

Brett Vale covers a rural expanse in northern Babergh, characterised by its gently undulating farmland and scattered settlements. The landscape is dominated by arable fields and pockets of woodland, with the meandering course of the River Brett giving the ward its name. The area includes the villages of Brent Eleigh and Monks Eleigh, along with several smaller hamlets, all connected by narrow, winding country lanes.

The local economy has strong agricultural foundations, with farming remaining a visible presence. A notable feature is the historic Brett Vale chalk stream, a rare habitat that supports specific wildlife. Community life centres on the village halls and parish churches, with limited local services fostering a quiet, residential character distinct from the more populated towns to the south.

Area overview

On average Brett Vale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brett Vale is £64,752 per year. There are 1 schools in Brett Vale: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brett Vale is home to around 3,156 people, with a population density of about 63.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brett Vale Population
3,156
Population density
63.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.11(-45%)
Burglary
4.12(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.8(-41%)
Public order
3.8(-27%)
Vehicle crime
2.85(-37%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,995
94.9%
Other White
80
2.53%
Irish
15
0.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.32%
Total population: 3,156

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,004
37.34%
Level 3 (A level)
468
17.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
399
14.84%
No qualifications
368
13.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
254
9.45%
Total 16+ residents: 2,689

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
680
50.6%
Owns with a mortgage
400
29.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
132
9.82%
Social rents from council
66
4.91%
Other forms of private rent
29
2.16%
Total households: 1,344

Property prices in Brett Vale

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 in Brett Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,270,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brett Vale 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 Brett Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£590,000
Semi-Detached2£386,250
Terraced4£286,250

10 years median price trend in Brett Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brett Vale.

All postcodes in Brett Vale

CO65BG

Heath Road

CO65AD

Mill Street

CO76FA

Lower Street

CO76LT

Dedham Road

IP75LY

Church Lane

IP75NZ

Hadleigh Heath

CO65DW

White Street Green

CO76FG

Anchor Close

CO76JJ

Tally Ho Corner

IP75PD

Brett Vale

IP75FB

Rands Lane

IP75NU

Hadleigh Heath

IP75LX

Brett Green

IP75RE

Brett Vale

IP75RW

Rands Road

CO65DH

Justice Wood

CO76JR

Lower Street

IP75JS

Pipkin Hill

CO76LD

Hadleigh Road

CO76ND

Upper Street

IP75QF

Brett Vale

CO65BP

Brett Vale

IP75RF

Becketts Lane

IP75NB

Layham Road

CO65AQ

Martens Lane

CO105JJ

Hadleigh Road

IP75QL

Shelley Road

IP75QY

Shelley Road

IP75RL

Overbury Hall Road

CO65DL

Brett Vale

CO65WY

Heath Road

CO76JL

Upper Street

CO76JU

Higham Road

CO76LH

Matthews Close

CO76PW

Billys Lane

CO65AN

Heath Road

CO65DG

Evans Heath

CO76QD

Raydon Road

CO76YG

Strickmere

IP75LL

Woodlands Road

IP75QT

Shelley Road

CO65BU

Holt Road

CO76LE

Hadleigh Road

IP75RT

Woodlands Road

IP75NX

Evans Heath

IP75RD

Stoke Road

CO105JP

Spring Lane

CO64SY

Chapel Lane

CO76JZ

Lower Street

CO76NG

Brett Vale

IP75LA

Water Lane

IP75RA

Shelley Road

CO76NW

Hadleigh Road

IP75JX

Upper Street

IP75PA

Rands Road

IP75LU

The Gardens

CO76LY

Dedham Road

IP75QQ

Sulleys Hill

CO65AE

Rectory Hill

CO65DD

Bower House Tye

CO76LP

Upper Street

CO76NN

Corpus Christi Cottages

CO76YF

Mors End

CO65AS

Rockalls Road

CO65BT

Holt Road

CO76LU

Dedham Road

IP75NY

Hadleigh Heath

CO76NS

Hadleigh Road

IP75RN

Rands Road

IP75LR

Noaks Road

IP75LT

The Street

CO76JS

Lower Street

CO76NX

Strickmere

CO65AG

Martens Lane

CO65BF

Rockalls Road

CO76JQ

Swan Meadow

IP75QS

Shelley Road

CO76LJ

Kenyon Close

CO76PF

Meadow View

CO65AU

Millwood Road

CO65DN

Boxford Road

CO76LA

Lower Street

IP75QD

Woodlands Road

CO76NR

Rose Acre

CO76LX

Donkey Lane

CO76NP

Hadleigh Road

IP75LF

Waterworks Cottages

IP75QA

Vauxhall Bungalows

IP75QB

Woodlands Road

CO105NY

Brick Kiln Hill

CO65BE

Heath Close

CO65BS

Holt Road

CO65DB

Bower House Cottages

CO76NY

Veyses End

IP75RJ

Wyncoll's Lane

IP75FS

Greengage Close

IP75QH

Higham Hill

IP75FQ

Bells Meadow

IP75JT

Mill Lane

IP75LG

Upper Street

Data Sources

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