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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

IP77PX

Bury Road

CO109FA

Old Station Close

CO109ND

Rookwood Lane

CO109RN

Water Street

CO109UF

The Paddocks

IP300NL

North West Cosford

IP77PJ

The Gardens

IP77PN

Bury Road

IP77QG

North West Cosford

IP77QR

Church Road

CO109NL

Whelp Street

CO109LX

Rookwood Lane

CO109UH

Parmenter Walk

IP300JH

Lavenham

IP77FB

Brooks View

IP77PT

Bury Road

IP77PW

Bury Road

IP77HS

Bildeston Road

IP77HZ

Lindsey Road

IP300HH

Bury Road

IP77JG

Brent Eleigh Road

IP77LD

Hitcham Road

IP300BY

Lavenham Road

IP300HR

Dukes Meadow

IP77LJ

The Causeway

IP77QT

Dux Street

IP300BL

Brett Rise

IP300HB

Parsonage Green

IP300JY

Bird's Lane

IP300NT

Bury Road

IP77JE

The Street

IP77PA

North West Cosford

IP77PE

Bugg's Lane

IP77QE

Highlands Road

IP300LN

Lavenham

IP300NN

Bury Road

IP300NU

Bury Road

IP77BD

Stackyard Green

IP77EY

High Street

IP77NH

Bildeston Road

IP300NP

Green Road

IP300NW

Jaggards Cottages

IP77AW

Coombs Hill

IP77LR

Luckeys Corner

CO109QN

Weavers Close

CO109RE

Prentice Street

CO109PX

High Street

CO109RB

Barn Street

CO109NB

Barn Lane

CO109QZ

Market Place

IP77AD

Swingleton Hill

IP77BA

Back Lane

IP77BH

North West Cosford

IP77JF

The Alley

IP77PP

Bury Road

IP300JZ

Mortimer Road

IP300NJ

Blacksmiths Lane

IP77BJ

Ipswich Road

IP77NF

The Causeway

CO109QH

Frogs Hall Road

CO109RG

Bolton Street

CO109SJ

Bridge Street Road

CO109SU

Snapes Lane

IP300JF

Buttons Green

IP300JR

Bury Road

IP300LQ

Old Hall Lane

IP77EL

High Street

IP77JA

Cake Bridge Lane

CO109FL

Whitegates

CO109NE

The Street

CO109NH

Hall Road

CO109PH

Bright's Lane

IP300HN

Great Green

IP300PD

Bury Road

CO109RT

Bears Lane

IP77PU

Dale Road

IP77AE

Swingleton Hill

IP77ND

Sewells

IP77QU

Oxford Meadow

CO109RP

Trinity Gild

IP300HW

Felsham Road

IP300LB

Bury Road

IP77AA

Mill Lane

IP77PS

Bury Road

CO109NA

North West Cosford

CO109SN

The Glebe

IP77EF

High Street

IP77HT

Parsonage Lane

IP77JL

Tye Road

IP77JN

Nova Scotia Lane

IP77QP

The Street

IP300HS

Tuns Field

IP300PB

Bury Road

IP77DU

Lion Yard

IP77ER

High Street

CO109NN

Nova Scotia Lane

CO109SH

Bridge Street Road

IP300HX

Lavenham Road

IP300LA

Church Lane

IP300LH

Corks Lane

Data Sources

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