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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
6/10
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
15.39(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.42(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.8(-76%)
Other theft
2.33(-57%)
Burglary
1.87(-33%)
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 £400,000 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
Flats4£195,000
Detached41£555,000
Terraced26£285,000
Semi-Detached18£326,000

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

IP77PS

Bury Road

IP77PA

North West Cosford

IP300JH

Lavenham

IP300BY

Lavenham Road

IP77QB

High House Cottages

IP77SB

Consent Lane

CO109NL

Whelp Street

IP77AZ

Back Lane

IP77ER

High Street

IP300NP

Green Road

IP77BG

Manor Road

CO109SR

Ranson Lane

IP77LR

Luckeys Corner

IP77LJ

The Causeway

IP77HX

Hall Road

IP77LS

Finborough Road

CO109PP

The Glebe

IP77EF

High Street

IP300JF

Buttons Green

IP77LQ

St Peters

IP77QH

Highlands Road

IP300NR

Bury Road

IP77PW

Bury Road

IP77QL

Beales Drive

CO109NQ

The Street

IP300HX

Lavenham Road

CO109SG

Harwood Place

CO109TQ

Long Meadow

IP300HS

Tuns Field

IP77NA

The Causeway

CO109FQ

Meadow Close

CO109PT

High Street

IP77BB

Lindsey Road

CO109FF

Church Lane

CO109NE

The Street

CO109PY

High Street

IP77AA

Mill Lane

IP77QU

Oxford Meadow

IP77LB

Hitcham Road

IP300HJ

Great Green

IP300HQ

Great Green

CO109NU

The Street

IP77EX

High Street

CO109QJ

Lower Road

IP300NG

New Maltings Cottages

IP77BA

Back Lane

IP300JY

Bird's Lane

CO109RS

Church Street

IP300HD

Lavenham

IP77PE

Bugg's Lane

IP77NR

North West Cosford

CO109RX

Bears Lane

IP77LP

Water Run

IP300NJ

Blacksmiths Lane

IP77DU

Lion Yard

IP77NT

Brettenham Road

IP77LX

Battisford Road

CO109RH

Shilling Street

IP300NU

Bury Road

IP77EN

Market Place

IP77HU

The Street

IP77NP

Browns Close

CO109FR

Harwood Place

IP300HR

Dukes Meadow

IP300NS

Bury Road

IP77AD

Swingleton Hill

IP300NN

Bury Road

IP77JE

The Street

CO109PJ

Sudbury Road

IP77EH

Brooksfield

IP300LG

Cross Green

IP77EJ

Brooksfield

IP300JG

Gallow Lane

IP300JR

Bury Road

CO109PL

Cundys Lane

IP77JD

South East Cosford

IP77AB

Swingleton Green

CO109LX

Rookwood Lane

CO109QT

Church Street

IP300JA

Willow Bridge

IP77PX

Bury Road

CO109RL

The Common

CO109QH

Frogs Hall Road

IP77PU

Dale Road

IP77JU

Bildeston Road

IP300HH

Bury Road

CO109SF

Artesian Close

IP77ET

Newberry Road

IP77AP

Ipswich Road

CO109NP

Hall Road

CO109NJ

Highlands Road

IP77EG

Wattisham Road

CO109ND

Rookwood Lane

IP77HS

Bildeston Road

IP77JG

Brent Eleigh Road

CO109PH

Bright's Lane

CO109QD

Preston Road

IP300DD

Scotts Way

CO109LU

Manor Cottage

CO109PR

High Street

Data Sources

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