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About

Lavenham ward encompasses the historic village of Lavenham and its surrounding rural parish in the Babergh district. The area is defined by its well-preserved medieval core, featuring over 300 timber-framed buildings from the Tudor period. The local economy has transitioned from its historical wealth in the wool trade to a focus on tourism, small independent shops, and hospitality. The settlement pattern is compact, with the village surrounded by open agricultural land.

The landscape consists of gently rolling fields and country lanes typical of south Suffolk. A notable feature is the distinct, slightly crooked profile of the Guildhall of Corpus Christi, a prominent timber-framed structure in the market square. Community life centres around local schools, churches, and village events. The ward's boundaries include the outlying hamlets and farms that contribute to its predominantly rural character.

Area overview

On average Lavenham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lavenham is £55,876 per year. There are 3 schools in Lavenham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lavenham is home to around 5,254 people, with a population density of about 112.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lavenham Population
5,254
Population density
112.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.21(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.66(+4%)
Public order
5.71(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.14(-55%)
Other theft
4.19(-25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,005
95.22%
Other White
119
2.26%
Irish
21
0.4%
White and Black African (mixed)
19
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.36%
Total population: 5,256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,438
31.75%
No qualifications
821
18.13%
Level 3 (A level)
715
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
649
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
500
11.04%
Total 16+ residents: 4,529

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,176
48.62%
Owns with a mortgage
562
23.23%
Social rents from council
252
10.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
208
8.6%
Other social rented
145
5.99%
Total households: 2,419

Property prices in Lavenham

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £378,750 in Lavenham 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached54£480,000
Flats1£117,500
Semi-Detached24£322,500
Terraced21£285,000

10 years median price trend in Lavenham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lavenham.

All postcodes in Lavenham

CO103FG

Lavenham

CO100TG

Lavenham Road

CO100TW

The Street

CO102GT

Church Field Road

CO109QE

Normans

CO100RE

Lavenham

CO100SD

Tentree Road

CO100TE

Washmere Green

CO100XP

Aubrey Drive

CO109PE

Brent Eleigh Road

CO100GU

Royal Gala Drive

CO100RW

Lavenham Road

CO103DP

Church Field Road

CO109PF

Brent Eleigh Road

CO109QJ

Lower Road

CO109QP

Spring Close

CO109SB

Sudbury Road

CO109SZ

Gurling Close

IP300HA

Howe Lane

CO100TB

Humble Green

CO100YB

Rendell Close

CO109FP

Highfield Close

CO109LS

Hill Green

CO109RJ

Prospect View

CO109SQ

Quilter Road

CO103DU

Church Field Road

CO109TZ

Mayes Farm

CO103FB

Lavenham

CO100AA

Lavenham

CO100RY

Badley Road

CO100WN

Abbotts Hall Close

CO101AS

Shuttle Close

IP300LJ

Lavenham

CO100SJ

Howgate Close

CO100PN

St Marys Close

CO100SS

Church Road

CO100TH

Holbrook Hall Park

CO109PJ

Sudbury Road

CO109RX

Bears Lane

CO109SG

Harwood Place

IP300JB

Stows Hill

CO100FH

Lynns Hall Close

CO100PR

Chilton Grove

CO100RU

Chestnut Close

CO102DZ

Churchfield Road

CO109RH

Shilling Street

CO109RL

The Common

IP300HZ

Crowbrook Place

CO100WP

Nether Hall Close

CO100RS

Badleys Close

CO100RX

Folly Road

CO109PZ

High Street

CO109RA

Lady Street

CO109UL

Lavenham

IP300JW

Lavenham

IP300LY

Windsor Green

CO102PA

Church Field Road

CO109LP

Bury Road

CO100TN

The Street

CO100XX

Holbrook Close

CO103BS

Church Field Road

IP300DD

Scotts Way

IP300AF

Home Meadow

IP300HT

Howe Lane

CO100ZS

Lower Reeve

CO109RW

Water Street

CO100FF

Fortress Fields

CO100FG

Keiffer Close

CO100ZL

Ridley Road

CO100PS

Waldingfield Road

CO100SG

The Street

CO100SY

The Street

CO103EU

Church Field Road

CO109SF

Artesian Close

CO100TD

Lavenham

CO100TJ

The Street

CO100WE

Jonagold Close

CO102YR

Church Field Road

CO103BZ

Church Field Road

CO100FW

Lynns Hall Close

CO100GN

Waldingfield Road

CO100SE

Lavenham Road

CO100TF

The Street

CO100ZA

Church Field Road

CO103EA

Church Field Road

CO103EL

Church Field Road

CO109GN

Bury Road

IP300JG

Gallow Lane

IP300JQ

Smithwood Green

IP300HE

Chapel Road

IP300HJ

Great Green

CO100SA

Lavenham Road

CO100TP

Lavenham

CO103DX

Church Field Road

CO109SE

Melford Road

IP300BW

Old Stone Pit Way

IP300HQ

Great Green

CO100EG

Liberator Close

IP300BN

Millers Close

CO100RB

Lavenham

Data Sources

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