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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

CO109RY

Meadow Close

IP77AX

Back Lane

IP77LT

Wattisham Road

IP77EA

High Street

IP77JQ

Church Hill

IP77PT

Bury Road

CO109UL

Lavenham

IP77JB

The Street

CO109GQ

Field View

IP77TG

Smock Meadow

IP300NX

Dakings Lane

IP77NL

Fen Lane

IP77EB

High Street

IP77LL

Cross Green

CO109NN

Nova Scotia Lane

CO109PF

Brent Eleigh Road

IP77ES

Newberry Road

IP77EP

Chapel Street

CO109SH

Bridge Street Road

CO109NH

Hall Road

CO109LT

Rise Cottage

IP77AW

Coombs Hill

CO109PX

High Street

IP77JX

The Green

CO109QX

Hall Road

IP300HA

Howe Lane

IP77TQ

Rotheram Road

IP300JW

Lavenham

IP77DY

Squirrells Mill Road

IP77PJ

The Gardens

IP77EE

Church Road

IP77JS

Clay Hill Lane

IP300HE

Chapel Road

CO109PU

Ropers Court

IP77PR

Bury Road

IP77JY

Bildeston Road

IP77PN

Bury Road

CO109LZ

North West Cosford

IP300HL

Green Lane

IP77JA

Cake Bridge Lane

IP77HY

The Common

IP77QE

Highlands Road

IP77NS

Box Vale

IP77JL

Tye Road

IP300NH

North West Cosford

IP77LW

North West Cosford

IP77ED

High Street

CO109RN

Water Street

IP300NQ

Mount Cottages

IP77PL

Bury Road

CO109QA

High Street

IP300PA

Green Road

IP77QP

The Street

CO109LR

Bury Road

CO109NG

The Street

IP300LB

Bury Road

IP300LQ

Old Hall Lane

IP77AE

Swingleton Hill

IP77SA

Church Road

IP77LE

Bildeston Road

CO109LY

Rookwood Lane

CO109PA

Cock Lane

CO109RR

Market Lane

IP77QA

Back Lane

CO109SZ

Gurling Close

CO109SS

Osier View

IP300HT

Howe Lane

CO109RA

Lady Street

CO109RD

Prentice Street

CO109QL

Lower Road

IP77EL

High Street

IP77NX

The Causeway

IP300BE

Felsham Road

IP77GB

Back Lane

CO109QF

Mortlocks

CO109RB

Barn Street

IP300JQ

Smithwood Green

CO109PE

Brent Eleigh Road

CO109QU

Hall Road

IP77LA

Hitcham Road

IP77EY

High Street

CO109RU

Meadow Close

IP300HW

Felsham Road

IP300LA

Church Lane

CO109SN

The Glebe

IP77PH

Bury Road

CO109UF

The Paddocks

CO109RP

Trinity Gild

IP77BD

Stackyard Green

IP77HT

Parsonage Lane

IP300HG

Colchester Green

IP77NY

Brettenham Road

CO109RG

Bolton Street

CO109LP

Bury Road

IP77BH

North West Cosford

IP77BQ

North West Cosford

IP77JW

Chapel Farm Lane

IP77NN

Church Lane

CO109SQ

Quilter Road

IP77QQ

Highlands Road

Data Sources

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