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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

CO64TE

Shelley Road

CO65DE

Bower House Tye

CO65AH

Polstead Hill

CO65BZ

Bower House Tye

CO76JH

Upper Street

CO76JT

The Island

CO76LR

Upper Street

IP75JZ

Upper Street

IP75QW

Mount Pleasant

IP75QE

Woodlands Road

IP75QX

Shelley Road

CO65AA

Water Lane

CO76NA

Billy's Lane

CO76NT

Stubbins Lane

IP75FL

King Georges Close

IP75LJ

Woodlands Road

IP75PF

Holbecks Lane

CO65AF

Flaggy Pond View

CO65AX

Millwood Road

CO76NB

School Lane

CO76NE

Green Lane

CO76NH

Sandpits Lane

CO76PD

Ipswich Road

IP75JD

Water Farm Drive

IP75NL

Gardeners Close

CO76PE

Hadleigh Road

CO65DA

Bower House Tye

CO76NU

Drum Field

IP75PZ

Woodlands Road

IP75RQ

Shelley Priory Cottages

CO76JW

Upper Street

IP75LQ

New Barn Lane

CO65BX

Brett Vale

CO76LB

Upper Street

CO76LF

Hadleigh Road

IP75JU

Raworth Park

CO76JY

Higham Road

CO76LW

Upper Street

IP75FF

Popes Green Lane

CO65BD

Straight Road

CO76JX

Higham Road

IP75NT

Hadleigh Heath

CO105JL

White Street Green

CO76PA

Ipswich Road

CO65AL

The Green

CO76JN

Upper Street

CO76YH

Spanbies Road

IP75LB

Old Orchard

IP75LZ

The Street

IP75NA

Overbury Hall Road

IP75PY

Hadleigh Farm Cottages

IP75QN

Shelley Road

CO65AT

Cherry Billy's Lane

IP75QR

Shelley Road

IP75QZ

Shelley Road

IP75RR

Overbury Hall Road

IP75FN

Dunningham Drive

IP75LW

The Street

IP75RG

Brett Vale

CO65WZ

Heath Road

CO76LS

Church Road

CO65BQ

Heath Road

IP75LE

Upper Street

IP75PB

Rands Road

CO65AY

Millwood Road

CO65BB

Straight Road

CO76NZ

Strickmere

CO76YQ

Swaynes

IP75QJ

Higham Hill

IP75LN

The Street

IP75QP

Ponds Farm Cottages

IP75QU

Shelley Road

CO76NL

Hadleigh Road

IP75LP

The Street

IP75LS

Rectory Close

IP75JY

Mill Lane

IP75LH

Upper Street

CO105AF

Brett Vale

CO65BA

Stackwood Road

CO65DJ

Potash Lane

CO76LZ

School Lane

IP75RP

Overbury Hall Road

CO105JN

White Street Green

CO65AB

Mill Lane

CO76FH

Brett Vale

CO76NJ

Raydon Road

IP75LD

Watermill Close

CO65AR

Rockalls Road

CO65YY

Heath Road

CO76YE

Tenter Field

IP75RB

Stoke Road

Data Sources

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