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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£377,500
Price per sq ft£339
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £532K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 (about £339 per square foot) in Lavenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £2,425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lavenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£495,000£324
Semi-Detached14£305,000£353
Terraced20£290,000£348
Flats3£170,000£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lavenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lavenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£147,500£335,000£278,750
2017£346,250£230,000£259,500£275,000
2018£391,500£105,000£296,750£242,500
2019£360,000£230,000£300,000£240,000
2020£440,000£825,000£315,000£297,500
2021£445,000£217,500£325,000£325,000
2022£475,000£270,000£335,000£305,000
2023£442,500£222,500£315,250£295,000
2024£465,000£319,000£320,000
2025£480,000£168,750£322,500£307,500
2026£505,000£170,000£315,000£253,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lavenham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lavenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275£246£249£269
2017£291£329£277£292
2018£289£212£288£299
2019£285£322£283£306
2020£305£575£299£325
2021£341£276£320£358
2022£338£342£334£360
2023£351£304£324£331
2024£333£333£360
2025£325£210£314£351
2026£339£195£405£341
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lavenham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lavenham in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.