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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

IP300JA

Willow Bridge

CO100BN

Slough Farm Lane

CO100RF

Falstaff Way

CO109FA

Old Station Close

CO109RN

Water Street

CO109UF

The Paddocks

CO100TX

Coronation Rise

CO103EN

Church Field Road

CO100HW

Roman Lane

CO109UH

Parmenter Walk

IP300JH

Lavenham

IP300HH

Bury Road

IP300BY

Lavenham Road

IP300HR

Dukes Meadow

CO100GQ

Church Field Road

CO100RP

Garrison Lane

CO100UE

Alexander Drive

CO100GZ

Grenadier Avenue

IP300BL

Brett Rise

IP300HB

Parsonage Green

IP300JY

Bird's Lane

CO100PP

Waldingfield Road

CO100PZ

Newton Road

CO100ST

The Street

IP300LN

Lavenham

CO103EZ

Lavenham

CO100SL

Croft Lea

CO102YA

Churchfield Road

CO109QN

Weavers Close

CO109RE

Prentice Street

CO100PY

Newton Road

CO100RL

Valley Road

CO109PX

High Street

CO109RB

Barn Street

CO100RJ

Overing Avenue

CO100SR

Church Road

CO100SU

The Street

CO109QZ

Market Place

IP300JZ

Mortimer Road

CO100TQ

Lavenham Road

CO100ZD

Pretty Way

CO109QH

Frogs Hall Road

CO109RG

Bolton Street

CO103DE

Church Field Road

CO100UA

St Mary's Close

CO103BF

Lavenham

CO109SJ

Bridge Street Road

IP300JF

Buttons Green

IP300JR

Bury Road

IP300LQ

Old Hall Lane

CO109FL

Whitegates

CO109PH

Bright's Lane

IP300HN

Great Green

CO100SN

Church Road

CO100XY

Brandeston Close

CO100ZR

Church Field Road

CO109RT

Bears Lane

CO103EF

Church Field Road

CO100SF

Lavenham Road

CO100WX

Fawcett Road

CO102YF

Church Field Business Park

CO103ED

Church Field Road

CO109RP

Trinity Gild

IP300HW

Felsham Road

IP300LB

Bury Road

CO100SQ

The Street

CO109SN

The Glebe

IP300HS

Tuns Field

CO109SH

Bridge Street Road

IP300HX

Lavenham Road

IP300LA

Church Lane

IP300LH

Corks Lane

CO100RZ

Brook Cottages

CO100TL

Rectory Road

CO100XS

Ryder Walk

CO109QX

Hall Road

CO109RS

Church Street

IP300HY

Mackenzie Place

IP300JE

Bullswood Lane

CO100TU

Heathway

CO103DQ

Church Field Road

CO109TX

Park Road

CO100SB

Green Acre

CO100SP

Church Road

CO100TS

Upsher Green

CO109LR

Bury Road

CO109QS

Spring Lane

CO109RY

Meadow Close

CO100RG

Chilton Corner

CO100XT

Bantocks Road

CO109FQ

Meadow Close

CO109RD

Prentice Street

IP300HU

Station Cottages

CO109QA

High Street

CO100SX

Grove Avenue

IP300BE

Felsham Road

IP300BJ

Mackenzie Place

IP300HL

Green Lane

CO100GS

Discovery Close

CO109PY

High Street

Data Sources

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