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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

CO76NN

Corpus Christi Cottages

CO76NA

Billy's Lane

CO76NY

Veyses End

CO76LU

Dedham Road

CO65AX

Millwood Road

CO65AL

The Green

CO76FG

Anchor Close

IP75QL

Shelley Road

IP75PY

Hadleigh Farm Cottages

IP75FS

Greengage Close

CO76LB

Upper Street

IP75QY

Shelley Road

CO65DA

Bower House Tye

IP75RJ

Wyncoll's Lane

IP75LJ

Woodlands Road

IP75JD

Water Farm Drive

CO76YF

Mors End

IP75LP

The Street

CO76JN

Upper Street

CO65AH

Polstead Hill

IP75RE

Brett Vale

CO76LD

Hadleigh Road

CO76PE

Hadleigh Road

IP75FQ

Bells Meadow

IP75LX

Brett Green

CO76NH

Sandpits Lane

IP75FB

Rands Lane

CO76NZ

Strickmere

IP75QS

Shelley Road

CO65DE

Bower House Tye

IP75QT

Shelley Road

CO65BG

Heath Road

IP75RR

Overbury Hall Road

CO76JU

Higham Road

CO76FH

Brett Vale

CO76JT

The Island

IP75JX

Upper Street

IP75QU

Shelley Road

IP75LA

Water Lane

IP75QP

Ponds Farm Cottages

IP75FN

Dunningham Drive

IP75PZ

Woodlands Road

CO76NB

School Lane

CO65BS

Holt Road

CO65AE

Rectory Hill

IP75NL

Gardeners Close

IP75LW

The Street

IP75NX

Evans Heath

IP75JU

Raworth Park

IP75NU

Hadleigh Heath

CO76LW

Upper Street

IP75PA

Rands Road

IP75LF

Waterworks Cottages

IP75FF

Popes Green Lane

IP75RW

Rands Road

CO65AG

Martens Lane

IP75QN

Shelley Road

CO76FA

Lower Street

CO65BQ

Polstead Heath Road

CO65DL

Brett Vale

CO65AR

Rockalls Road

IP75QQ

Sulleys Hill

IP75NA

Overbury Hall Road

IP75QR

Shelley Road

IP75LH

Upper Street

CO64SY

Chapel Lane

IP75LD

Watermill Close

IP75RA

Shelley Road

CO65AY

Millwood Road

IP75JT

Mill Lane

CO65BF

Rockalls Road

CO76YH

Spanbies Road

IP75JY

Mill Lane

CO105JN

White Street Green

CO105JJ

Hadleigh Road

CO76JQ

Swan Meadow

CO65DJ

Potash Lane

CO76NU

Drum Field

CO65DD

Bower House Tye

CO65BD

Straight Road

CO76NW

Hadleigh Road

IP75QD

Woodlands Road

IP75RB

Stoke Road

IP75LT

The Street

CO76LY

Dedham Road

CO76LT

Dedham Road

IP75RD

Stoke Road

CO76NS

Hadleigh Road

CO65AN

Heath Road

CO65AQ

Martens Lane

CO76PD

Ipswich Road

Data Sources

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