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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
57
Deprivation level
5/10
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
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

Ethnic groups

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

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
Detached47£475,000
Flats3£170,000
Semi-Detached23£319,000
Terraced20£290,000

10 years median price trend in Lavenham

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

All postcodes in Lavenham

CO100SU

The Street

CO100EG

Liberator Close

IP300LG

Cross Green

CO109RG

Bolton Street

CO100SS

Church Road

CO109SF

Artesian Close

CO109TZ

Mayes Farm

CO100RR

Folly Road

CO100RL

Valley Road

CO100RQ

Carbonels

CO100ZL

Ridley Road

IP300HA

Howe Lane

CO100ZD

Pretty Way

CO100RY

Badley Road

CO109UF

The Paddocks

CO100XT

Bantocks Road

IP300HB

Parsonage Green

CO100RT

Bantocks Road

IP300HU

Station Cottages

CO103BS

Church Field Road

CO100SF

Lavenham Road

CO100WX

Fawcett Road

CO100FW

Lynns Hall Close

CO103EZ

Lavenham

CO109RL

The Common

CO109SN

The Glebe

CO109QA

High Street

IP300HR

Dukes Meadow

CO100TR

Upsher Green

CO100RN

Lavenham Road

CO100ST

The Street

CO103EA

Church Field Road

IP300HQ

Great Green

CO100FG

Keiffer Close

CO109PE

Brent Eleigh Road

CO100SE

Lavenham Road

CO100SJ

Howgate Close

CO100SL

Croft Lea

CO100TT

Upsher Green

CO100UA

St Mary's Close

IP300JW

Lavenham

IP300JY

Bird's Lane

CO103EN

Church Field Road

CO103EX

Church Field Road

CO109PG

Clay Lane

CO100SX

Grove Avenue

CO100TN

The Street

CO103EB

Church Field Road

CO100PP

Waldingfield Road

IP300HS

Tuns Field

CO109PT

High Street

CO100GS

Discovery Close

CO103EU

Church Field Road

CO100RG

Chilton Corner

CO100RW

Lavenham Road

IP300LB

Bury Road

CO100TL

Rectory Road

CO103DT

Church Field Road

CO100PR

Chilton Grove

IP300AF

Home Meadow

CO100GJ

Lavenham

CO100SP

Church Road

CO103BZ

Church Field Road

CO100XX

Holbrook Close

CO103EF

Church Field Road

CO100UD

Braithwaite Drive

CO109QN

Weavers Close

CO109SA

Church Street

CO100UF

Kenyon Drive

CO100SA

Lavenham Road

CO109QE

Normans

CO100TX

Coronation Rise

IP300BN

Millers Close

CO100ZR

Church Field Road

CO100YB

Rendell Close

CO100RH

Valley Road

CO109RZ

Tenter Piece

CO100BN

Slough Farm Lane

CO100SD

Tentree Road

CO109SE

Melford Road

CO109QG

Bury Road

CO100FF

Fortress Fields

CO109RT

Bears Lane

CO109RP

Trinity Gild

CO109FQ

Meadow Close

CO109QH

Frogs Hall Road

CO109RR

Market Lane

CO100GN

Waldingfield Road

CO100PY

Newton Road

CO100TZ

Heath Estate

CO109LP

Bury Road

CO109RS

Church Street

CO100RP

Garrison Lane

CO109QR

Spring Street

IP300HH

Bury Road

CO100SN

Church Road

CO109RW

Water Street

CO100XY

Brandeston Close

CO109PR

High Street

CO109GN

Bury Road

Data Sources

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