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Lavenham

England / East of England / Babergh / Lavenham

About

Lavenham ward is located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. It includes the historic village of Lavenham, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture. The area is surrounded by rural landscapes, with farmland and small woodlands typical of the Suffolk countryside. The ward also covers nearby settlements like Alpheton and Cockfield, which share a similar rural character.

The local economy has roots in agriculture, though tourism plays a role due to Lavenham's heritage. The village features timber-framed buildings, including the Guildhall and St Peter and St Paul's Church. Public transport links are limited, with most travel relying on private vehicles. The ward has a mix of older residents and families, with community events often centered around the village hall and local pubs.

Area overview

On average Lavenham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lavenham is £44,851 per year. There are 3 schools in Lavenham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lavenham Population
5,254
Population density
112.3 per km²

Demographics

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

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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Lavenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £2,425,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£455,000
Flats1£117,500
Semi-Detached24£327,500
Terraced14£292,500

10 years price trend in Lavenham

All postcodes in Lavenham

IP300BE

Felsham Road

IP300BJ

Mackenzie Place

IP300HL

Green Lane

CO101PZ

Aubrey Drive

CO103DT

Church Field Road

CO103FG

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO109SA

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

CO109SR

Harwood Place

CO100GA

Greensleeves Road

CO100UB

Chapel Close

CO103EB

Church Field Road

CO109PR

High Street

CO109PT

High Street

CO109RU

Meadow Close

CO109SP

Green Willows

CO109TT

Deacon's Close

IP300HG

Bird's Lane

IP300JD

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

CO100GJ

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO100RN

The Heath

CO100RR

Badleys Close

CO100SZ

Greensleeves Road

CO103EX

Church Field Road

CO109FR

Harwood Place

CO109TQ

Long Meadow

IP300LG

Old Hall Lane

CO100GD

Bramley Close

CO100RH

Valley Road

CO100TZ

Coronation Rise

CO100UD

Braithwaite Drive

CO103FE

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO109QF

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

CO109QL

Lower Road

CO109QT

High Street

CO109SS

Bear's Lane

CO100TA

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO100RT

Alexander Drive

CO100SH

Wade Crescent

CO100TT

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO109PG

Clay Lane

CO109QD

Frogs Hall Road

CO109RZ

Tenter Piece

CO100RQ

Carbonels

CO100SW

Church Road

CO100TR

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures

CO100XU

White Hall Close

CO109PU

Roper's Court

CO109QG

Bury Road

CO109RR

Market Lane

IP300HD

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

CO100UF

Bantocks Road

CO109QR

Spring Close

CO109SD

Butfield

CO108DF

Church Field Road

CO109QU

Hall Road

IP300ND

Crimbold's Lane
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.