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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

CO103DT

Church Field Road

CO109SA

Church Street

CO101PZ

Spire Chase

CO109SR

Ranson Lane

CO100GA

Greensleeves Road

CO100UB

Chapel Close

CO103EB

Church Field Road

CO109PR

High Street

CO109RU

Meadow Close

CO109SP

Green Willows

CO109TT

Deacons Close

CO109PT

High Street

IP300JD

Earls Hall Road

CO100GJ

Lavenham

CO100RR

Folly Road

CO100SZ

Spartan Close

CO103EX

Church Field Road

CO109TQ

Long Meadow

IP300HG

Colchester Green

CO100RN

Lavenham Road

CO109FR

Harwood Place

IP300LG

Cross Green

CO100UD

Braithwaite Drive

CO100GD

Bramley Close

CO100RH

Valley Road

CO100TZ

Heath Estate

CO109QF

Mortlocks

CO109QL

Lower Road

CO109QT

Church Street

CO109SS

Osier View

CO100SH

Wade Crescent

CO109PG

Clay Lane

CO109QD

Preston Road

CO109RZ

Tenter Piece

CO100RT

Bantocks Road

CO100TA

Lavenham

CO100TT

Upsher Green

CO100SW

Church Road

CO100TR

Upsher Green

CO100XU

White Hall Close

CO100UF

Kenyon Drive

CO109QR

Spring Street

CO100RQ

Carbonels

CO109PU

Ropers Court

CO109QG

Bury Road

CO109RR

Market Lane

IP300HD

Lavenham

CO109SD

Butfield

CO109QU

Hall Road

CO108DF

Church Field Road

IP300ND

Crimbold's Lane

Data Sources

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