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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

IP77NN

Church Lane

IP77EH

Brooksfield

IP77NJ

North West Cosford

CO109NS

The Street

CO109QX

Hall Road

CO109RS

Church Street

IP300HY

Mackenzie Place

IP300JE

Bullswood Lane

IP77LG

Barn Close

CO109LT

Rise Cottage

CO109TX

Park Road

IP77LA

Hitcham Road

CO109LR

Bury Road

CO109NJ

Highlands Road

CO109NP

Hall Road

CO109QS

Spring Lane

CO109RY

Meadow Close

CO109FQ

Meadow Close

CO109RD

Prentice Street

IP300HU

Station Cottages

CO109LZ

North West Cosford

CO109QA

High Street

IP77BF

Artiss Close

IP77NP

Browns Close

IP77NQ

The Street

IP77PH

Bury Road

IP77LY

The Drive

IP77NR

North West Cosford

IP77QA

Back Lane

CO109NX

Red Cottages

IP300BE

Felsham Road

IP300BJ

Mackenzie Place

IP300HL

Green Lane

IP77AB

Swingleton Green

IP77BQ

North West Cosford

IP77LZ

Bird Street

IP77NT

Brettenham Road

CO109FF

Church Lane

CO109PY

High Street

IP77AP

Ipswich Road

IP77ES

Newberry Road

CO109SA

Church Street

IP300NG

New Maltings Cottages

IP77QQ

Highlands Road

CO109NF

The Street

CO109SR

Ranson Lane

IP77EG

Wattisham Road

IP77TQ

Rotheram Road

CO109PR

High Street

CO109RU

Meadow Close

CO109SP

Green Willows

CO109TT

Deacons Close

CO109PT

High Street

IP300JD

Earls Hall Road

IP77EB

High Street

IP77LW

North West Cosford

IP77NE

The Causeway

IP77PZ

Balls Hill

CO109TQ

Long Meadow

IP300HG

Colchester Green

IP77AY

Hadleigh Road

IP77JY

Bildeston Road

IP77LE

Bildeston Road

IP77QB

High House Cottages

IP77QD

Rectory Lane

CO109FR

Harwood Place

CO109PA

Cock Lane

IP77FG

Tankard Farm Close

IP77HX

Hall Road

IP77NZ

Brettenham Road

IP77PG

Chapel Hill

IP77PL

Bury Road

IP300LG

Cross Green

IP77AZ

Back Lane

IP77ED

High Street

IP77EJ

Brooksfield

IP77QH

Highlands Road

CO109NQ

The Street

CO109PL

Cundys Lane

IP77LN

Water Run

CO109NU

The Street

CO109QF

Mortlocks

CO109QL

Lower Road

CO109QT

Church Street

CO109SS

Osier View

IP77EX

High Street

IP77QL

Beales Drive

CO109PG

Clay Lane

CO109QD

Preston Road

CO109RZ

Tenter Piece

IP77JX

The Green

CO109LU

Manor Cottage

IP77JZ

Crowcroft Road

CO109QR

Spring Street

CO109PU

Ropers Court

CO109QG

Bury Road

CO109RR

Market Lane

IP300HD

Lavenham

IP77EQ

Wattisham Road

IP77JU

Bildeston Road

Data Sources

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