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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 57 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lavenham Population

5,254

Population density

112.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

33.12(+5%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.66(+5%)

Public order

5.33(+4%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.14(-56%)

Other theft

4(-27%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,005

95.22%

Other White

119

2.26%

Irish

0.4%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.36%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.36%

Total population: 5,256

Economics

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

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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Lavenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £2,425,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	47	£475,000	£323,600	£390,000	£585,000	£1,056,000
Flats	3	£170,000	£122,750	£143,750	£195,000	£215,000
Semi-Detached	23	£319,000	£158,050	£281,000	£337,500	£585,000
Terraced	20	£290,000	£227,075	£263,750	£376,250	£535,750

10 years median price trend in Lavenham

All postcodes in Lavenham

CO100WN

Abbotts Hall Close

CO100RU

Chestnut Close

CO100SH

Wade Crescent

CO109QX

Hall Road

CO109RX

Bears Lane

CO100TG

Lavenham Road

CO109UL

Lavenham

CO100TA

Lavenham

CO109RE

Prentice Street

CO100RS

Badleys Close

IP300BW

Old Stone Pit Way

IP300JG

Gallow Lane

IP300LY

Windsor Green

IP300LJ

Lavenham

CO100TS

Upsher Green

IP300LQ

Old Hall Lane

CO102YF

Church Field Business Park

IP300LA

Church Lane

CO109QF

Mortlocks

CO100TE

Washmere Green

CO109RY

Meadow Close

CO103BF

Lavenham

CO100GZ

Grenadier Avenue

CO103DP

Church Field Road

CO102YA

Churchfield Road

IP300JF

Buttons Green

IP300JH

Lavenham

CO100RE

Lavenham

IP300BJ

Mackenzie Place

CO100AA

Lavenham

CO100GQ

Church Field Road

CO100TQ

Lavenham Road

CO100TD

Lavenham

CO109LR

Bury Road

CO100WE

Jonagold Close

CO109TT

Deacons Close

IP300JE

Bullswood Lane

CO109UH

Parmenter Walk

CO109QP

Spring Close

CO100GU

Royal Gala Drive

IP300HX

Lavenham Road

CO100RF

Falstaff Way

CO109RB

Barn Street

CO103DU

Church Field Road

CO100XU

White Hall Close

CO109PH

Bright's Lane

IP300HW

Felsham Road

CO100TW

The Street

CO109TX

Park Road

CO100RB

Lavenham

CO109SP

Green Willows

CO100XS

Ryder Walk

CO109SJ

Bridge Street Road

IP300ND

Crimbold's Lane

CO109PF

Brent Eleigh Road

CO109QD

Preston Road

CO100PN

St Marys Close

CO100ZA

Church Field Road

CO101AS

Shuttle Close

CO109QS

Spring Lane

CO102PA

Church Field Road

IP300JB

Stows Hill

IP300LN

Lavenham

CO100FH

Lynns Hall Close

CO103DQ

Church Field Road

CO100SR

Church Road

CO108DF

Church Field Road

IP300BL

Brett Rise

CO103ED

Church Field Road

CO109QT

Church Street

CO109QJ

Lower Road

IP300HD

Lavenham

CO100PZ

Newton Road

CO109PU

Ropers Court

CO100TJ

The Street

CO109FA

Old Station Close

IP300HJ

Great Green

CO100PS

Waldingfield Road

CO109SD

Butfield

CO100UE

Alexander Drive

IP300HN

Great Green

CO100SW

Church Road

CO100TF

The Street

CO100SY

The Street

CO109PJ

Sudbury Road

CO100ZS

Lower Reeve

CO103FB

Lavenham

CO109PY

High Street

CO109SR

Ranson Lane

CO109RJ

Prospect View

CO109QU

Hall Road

IP300HE

Chapel Road

IP300DD

Scotts Way

CO100TH

Holbrook Hall Park

CO109RH

Shilling Street

IP300LH

Corks Lane

CO109RD

Prentice Street

CO100TP

Lavenham

CO109PX

High Street

CO109RN

Water Street

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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