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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 38 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
38
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
19.65(-38%)
Public order
5.39(+5%)
Vehicle crime
3.8(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.49(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.53(-78%)
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 Asian (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 social rented
29
2.16%
Total households: 1,344

Property prices in Brett Vale

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £562,750 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
Detached24£612,500
Semi-Detached4£386,250
Terraced4£254,000

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

CO65AB

Mill Lane

CO105AF

Brett Vale

CO76LZ

School Lane

IP75PB

Rands Road

CO65DW

White Street Green

CO65BX

Brett Vale

CO65BB

Straight Road

CO76JY

Higham Road

IP75LS

Rectory Close

IP75NZ

Hadleigh Heath

CO76LH

Matthews Close

IP75NB

Layham Road

IP75QJ

Higham Hill

IP75LQ

New Barn Lane

CO76LR

Upper Street

CO76JH

Upper Street

CO65AF

Flaggy Pond View

IP75QZ

Shelley Road

CO76LF

Hadleigh Road

CO76PF

Meadow View

CO65AS

Rockalls Road

CO64TE

Shelley Road

CO65AD

Mill Street

IP75LN

The Street

CO76JL

Upper Street

CO65BP

Brett Vale

CO65DB

Bower House Cottages

IP75RG

Brett Vale

CO65BE

Heath Close

CO65AU

Millwood Road

CO76LA

Lower Street

CO65WZ

Heath Road

IP75LY

Church Lane

CO76LS

Church Road

CO65DG

Evans Heath

IP75LZ

The Street

CO76PA

Ipswich Road

IP75LR

Noaks Road

CO65WY

Heath Road

CO65BT

Holt Road

CO76LP

Upper Street

CO76NT

Stubbins Lane

CO76YQ

Swaynes

CO105JL

White Street Green

CO76NP

Hadleigh Road

IP75QW

Mount Pleasant

IP75QX

Shelley Road

CO65DN

Boxford Road

CO76ND

Upper Street

CO76JR

Lower Street

CO65BA

Stackwood Road

CO65DH

Justice Wood

IP75QA

Vauxhall Bungalows

IP75RN

Rands Road

CO76JJ

Tally Ho Corner

CO105NY

Brick Kiln Hill

IP75LU

The Gardens

CO76LJ

Kenyon Close

CO76NG

Brett Vale

IP75RP

Overbury Hall Road

IP75LG

Upper Street

CO76JS

Lower Street

CO76LE

Hadleigh Road

IP75FL

King Georges Close

CO76JX

Higham Road

IP75QE

Woodlands Road

IP75LL

Woodlands Road

CO65BU

Holt Road

IP75PD

Brett Vale

IP75NT

Hadleigh Heath

IP75LE

Upper Street

CO76NR

Rose Acre

CO76NL

Hadleigh Road

IP75JS

Pipkin Hill

IP75RT

Woodlands Road

IP75JZ

Upper Street

IP75RF

Becketts Lane

CO76JZ

Lower Street

CO65BZ

Bower House Tye

CO76NX

Strickmere

CO65YY

Heath Road

CO76QD

Raydon Road

IP75QB

Woodlands Road

CO65AA

Water Lane

IP75QF

Brett Vale

IP75NY

Hadleigh Heath

CO76NJ

Raydon Road

CO76PW

Billys Lane

IP75QH

Higham Hill

IP75RL

Overbury Hall Road

IP75RQ

Shelley Priory Cottages

CO76NE

Green Lane

CO76YG

Strickmere

CO76JW

Upper Street

CO76YE

Tenter Field

CO65AT

Cherry Billy's Lane

IP75PF

Holbecks Lane

CO76LX

Donkey Lane

IP75LB

Old Orchard

CO105JP

Spring Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.