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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

CO109QR

Spring Close

CO109SD

Butfield

IP77PQ

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP77LS

High Road

IP77AU

The Street

IP77EP

Chapel Street

CO109NT

Brent Mill Drive

CO109NG

Church Lane

CO109PB

Cock Lane

CO109QU

Hall Road

IP300ND

Crimbold's Lane

IP77AX

Back Lane

IP77JD

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

IP77JW

Consent Lane

Data Sources

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