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Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

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About

The Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham area in Babergh is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, particularly in Lavenham, which features timber-framed buildings and a historic market square. The area has strong ties to the wool trade, with many structures dating back to its prosperous 15th and 16th centuries. Surrounding villages like Bildeston and Brettenham offer quieter rural settings, with traditional cottages and farmland.

The landscape is characterised by gently rolling countryside, with fields, hedgerows, and small woodlands. Local amenities include independent shops, pubs, and tea rooms, often housed in historic buildings. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists, with routes connecting the villages and passing through scenic farmland. Community events, such as farmers' markets and heritage festivals, reflect the area's long-standing traditions.

Area overview

On average Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 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 of residents in Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham is £45,500 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).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
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

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

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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 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
Detached50£530,000
Flats2£751,250
Semi-Detached19£325,000
Terraced23£295,000

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

CO109UF

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

CO109UH

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP300JA

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP300NL

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP77PX

Bury Road

IP77QG

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP77HY

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP77JQ

Barn Close

IP77NS

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP77PJ

Bury Road

IP77PN

Bury Road

IP77QR

Benton Lane

CO109NL

Nova Scotia Lane

IP300HH

Bury Road

IP300JH

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP77FB

Brooks View

IP77JG

Brent Eleigh Road

IP77LD

Hitcham Road

IP77PT

Bury Road

IP77PW

Bury Road

IP300BY

Mackenzie Place

IP300HR

Dukes Meadow

IP77HS

Bildeston Road

IP77HZ

Clay Hill

IP77LJ

The Causeway

IP77QT

Chapel Hill

IP300BL

Brett Rise

IP300HB

Howe Lane

IP300JY

Bird's Lane

IP300NT

Bury Road

IP77JE

Brent Eleigh Road

IP77PA

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP77PE

Bugg's Lane

IP77QE

Highlands Road

CO109PX

High Street

CO109RB

Barn Street

IP300LN

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP300NN

Bury Road

IP300NP

Green Road

IP300NU

Bury Road

IP300NW

Bury Road

IP77AW

Brent Eleigh Road

IP77BD

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP77EY

Bildeston Road

IP77LR

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP77NH

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

CO109NB

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

CO109QN

Bury Road

CO109QZ

Market Lane

CO109RE

Prentice Street

IP77JF

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP77AD

Back Lane

IP77BA

Back Lane

IP77BH

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP77PP

Bury Road

CO109QH

Frogs Hall Road

CO109RG

Bolton Street

CO109SJ

Bridge Street Road

CO109SU

Hall Road

IP300JF

Bullswood Lane

IP300JR

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP300JZ

Bury Road

IP300LQ

Old Hall Lane

IP300NJ

Blacksmith Lane

IP77BJ

Ipswich Road

IP77EL

High Street

IP77JA

Highlands Road

IP77NF

The Causeway

CO109FL

Whitegates

CO109NE

The Street

CO109NH

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

CO109PH

Bright's Lane

CO109RT

Bear's Lane

IP300HN

Chapel Road

IP300PD

Bury Road

IP77PU

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

CO109RP

Trinity Gild

IP300HW

Felsham Road

IP300LB

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP77AA

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP77AE

Swingleton Hill

IP77ND

Sewells

IP77PS

Bury Road

IP77QU

The Causeway

CO109NA

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

CO109SN

The Glebe

IP300HS

Howe Lane

IP300PB

Bury Road

IP77DU

The Street

IP77EF

Consent Lane

IP77ER

High Street

IP77HT

Bildeston Road

IP77JL

Church Hill

IP77JN

Nova Scotia Lane

IP77QP

Dux Street

CO109NN

Nova Scotia Lane

CO109NS

Brent Mill Drive

CO109QX

Hall Road

CO109RS

Bear's Lane

CO109SH

Bridge Street Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.