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Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

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About

Lavenham, Bildeston and Brettenham form a rural area in central Babergh, characterised by gently rolling farmland and small watercourses feeding into the River Brett. The landscape is primarily arable, with historic villages set within this agricultural patchwork. Lavenham is a significant medieval wool town, its exceptionally well-preserved timber-framed buildings, including the Guildhall and the Church of St Peter and St Paul, drawing considerable attention. The settlement pattern is one of compact historic cores surrounded by more recent housing developments.

Bildeston operates as a local service centre along the A1141, with a long high street lined with buildings from various centuries. Brettenham is a smaller, more dispersed parish with heathland remnants at Brettenham Heath, part of the Breckland fringe. The area's economy blends tourism focused on Lavenham's heritage with ongoing agricultural production. Transport links are primarily via rural roads, with the main railway line passing through nearby stations.

Area overview

On average Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham is £54,773 per year. There are 6 schools in Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham is home to around 6,432 people, with a population density of about 64.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham Population
6,432
Population density
64.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.55(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.73(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.49(-78%)
Other theft
2.33(-58%)
Other crime
1.87(-6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,120
95.19%
Other White
148
2.3%
Irish
33
0.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
0.3%
Total population: 6,429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,904
34.19%
Level 3 (A level)
915
16.43%
No qualifications
899
16.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
776
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
596
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 5,569

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,399
46.73%
Owns with a mortgage
688
22.98%
Social rents from council
317
10.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
296
9.89%
Other social rented
175
5.85%
Total households: 2,994

Property prices in Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £412,000 in Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £2,425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham 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 Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£537,500
Flats2£751,250
Semi-Detached19£325,000
Terraced20£290,000

10 years median price trend in Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham.

All postcodes in Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

CO109QE

Normans

IP300NQ

Mount Cottages

IP300NZ

The Green

IP77QJ

Buxhall Road

CO109PE

Brent Eleigh Road

IP300NX

Dakings Lane

IP77EW

Duke Street

IP77HU

The Street

IP77JR

Fen Lane

CO109GQ

Field View

CO109PF

Brent Eleigh Road

CO109QJ

Lower Road

CO109QP

Spring Close

CO109SB

Sudbury Road

CO109SZ

Gurling Close

IP300HA

Howe Lane

CO109FP

Highfield Close

CO109LS

Hill Green

CO109RJ

Prospect View

CO109SQ

Quilter Road

IP77BG

Manor Road

IP77JP

North West Cosford

IP77JS

Clay Hill Lane

CO109TZ

Mayes Farm

CO109NR

The Street

IP300LJ

Lavenham

IP77ET

Newberry Road

CO109NW

Box Vale

CO109PJ

Sudbury Road

CO109RX

Bears Lane

CO109SG

Harwood Place

IP300JB

Stows Hill

IP300PH

Bury Road

IP77LU

Wattisham Road

CO109RH

Shilling Street

CO109RL

The Common

IP300HZ

Crowbrook Place

IP77NA

The Causeway

CO109PZ

High Street

CO109RA

Lady Street

CO109UL

Lavenham

IP300JW

Lavenham

IP77EA

High Street

IP77EE

Church Road

IP77NX

The Causeway

IP77SA

Church Road

IP300LY

Windsor Green

IP300NH

North West Cosford

IP300NS

Bury Road

IP77LP

Water Run

IP77NY

Brettenham Road

IP77PD

Buggs Lane

CO109LP

Bury Road

CO109PP

The Glebe

IP300DD

Scotts Way

IP300AT

Bury Road

IP77PF

Bury Road

IP300AF

Home Meadow

IP300HT

Howe Lane

IP77EZ

Chamberlin Close

IP77JH

Churchfield

IP77JT

Bildeston Road

CO109RW

Water Street

CO109SF

Artesian Close

IP300PA

Green Road

IP77NG

Causeway Estate

IP77TG

Smock Meadow

CO109GN

Bury Road

IP300JG

Gallow Lane

IP300JQ

Smithwood Green

IP77LX

Battisford Road

IP77QF

Highlands Road

IP300HE

Chapel Road

IP77JB

The Street

IP77LB

Hitcham Road

IP300HJ

Great Green

IP77LT

Wattisham Road

IP77BB

Lindsey Road

IP77PB

Old School Corner

IP77PR

Bury Road

IP77SB

Consent Lane

CO109SE

Melford Road

IP300BW

Old Stone Pit Way

IP300HQ

Great Green

IP77DY

Squirrells Mill Road

IP77GB

Back Lane

IP77NL

Fen Lane

IP300BN

Millers Close

IP77NW

Balls Hill

IP77PY

Balls Hill

CO109LY

Rookwood Lane

IP300NR

Bury Road

IP77EN

Market Place

IP77JJ

Lower Byfield

IP77LL

Cross Green

IP77NU

Brettenham Road

IP300JA

Willow Bridge

IP77HY

The Common

IP77JQ

Church Hill

IP77NS

Box Vale

Data Sources

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