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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

IP77ND

Sewells

CO109SJ

Bridge Street Road

IP300LJ

Lavenham

IP77AY

Hadleigh Road

IP77PG

Chapel Hill

IP300NT

Bury Road

CO109TX

Park Road

IP77LG

Barn Close

IP77JZ

Crowcroft Road

IP77QF

Highlands Road

IP77FB

Brooks View

CO109QP

Spring Close

IP77JF

The Alley

IP300HZ

Crowbrook Place

IP77PF

Bury Road

IP77NZ

Brettenham Road

IP77JJ

Lower Byfield

IP300BL

Brett Rise

CO109FP

Highfield Close

CO109SA

Church Street

IP77QJ

Buxhall Road

IP77LD

Hitcham Road

IP300NW

Jaggards Cottages

CO109NW

Box Vale

IP77HZ

Lindsey Road

IP77PY

Balls Hill

IP300BW

Old Stone Pit Way

CO109NS

The Street

IP77JH

Churchfield

CO109RE

Prentice Street

CO109SP

Green Willows

IP77JR

Fen Lane

CO109UH

Parmenter Walk

CO109QN

Weavers Close

IP300LN

Lavenham

IP77NE

The Causeway

IP77PZ

Balls Hill

IP300HU

Station Cottages

IP77LU

Wattisham Road

IP77PD

Buggs Lane

CO109QG

Bury Road

CO109RT

Bears Lane

IP77AU

The Street

IP300HY

Mackenzie Place

IP300BN

Millers Close

CO109LS

Hill Green

IP77EW

Duke Street

IP77BF

Artiss Close

IP77EZ

Chamberlin Close

IP77JN

Nova Scotia Lane

CO109SE

Melford Road

IP300PB

Bury Road

IP77BJ

Ipswich Road

IP77PP

Bury Road

IP300AT

Bury Road

CO109PG

Clay Lane

IP77NU

Brettenham Road

IP300HB

Parsonage Green

IP300JD

Earls Hall Road

IP77QD

Rectory Lane

CO109NR

The Street

IP77QG

North West Cosford

CO109QZ

Market Place

IP300JE

Bullswood Lane

CO109PB

Lavenham Road

CO109RW

Water Street

IP77QR

Church Road

CO109GN

Bury Road

CO109FA

Old Station Close

CO109PZ

High Street

IP77PB

Old School Corner

IP77FG

Tankard Farm Close

IP300ND

Crimbold's Lane

IP77JT

Bildeston Road

IP77LY

The Drive

IP300LY

Windsor Green

IP300BJ

Mackenzie Place

CO109NX

Red Cottages

CO109QR

Spring Street

CO109NF

The Street

IP300PD

Bury Road

CO109RJ

Prospect View

CO109NA

North West Cosford

CO109TZ

Mayes Farm

IP77PQ

North West Cosford

CO109TT

Deacons Close

IP77NJ

North West Cosford

CO109NT

Brent Mill Drive

CO109SD

Butfield

IP300PH

Bury Road

IP77NQ

The Street

IP77QT

Dux Street

IP300NZ

The Green

IP77NW

Balls Hill

IP77LZ

Bird Street

IP300JZ

Mortimer Road

CO109QE

Normans

IP77NG

Causeway Estate

IP77EQ

Wattisham Road

CO109RZ

Tenter Piece

Data Sources

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