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Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford

About

Leavenheath, Nayland and Boxford form a cluster of rural settlements in the northern part of Babergh. The landscape is characterised by gently rolling farmland, small woods and the meandering course of the River Box. The area retains a distinctly agricultural feel, with historic timber-framed buildings and village pubs at its core.

Boxford is notable for its unusually wide main street, a legacy of its past as a centre for the medieval cloth trade. The area is crossed by the long-distance Stour Valley Path, linking the communities along the river valleys. These are working villages, set within a patchwork of arable fields and quiet country lanes.

Area overview

On average Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford is £65,136 per year. There are 5 schools in Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford is home to around 8,200 people, with a population density of about 71.1 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford Population

8,200

Population density

71.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

15.61(-51%)

Burglary

3.17(+14%)

Vehicle crime

2.93(-33%)

Other theft

2.8(-49%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.8(-56%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

7,789

94.99%

Other White

192

2.34%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.5%

Irish

0.4%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.3%

Total population: 8,200

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,591

37.29%

Level 3 (A level)

1,156

16.64%

No qualifications

1,009

14.52%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

985

14.18%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

628

9.04%

Total 16+ residents: 6,948

Housing

Owns outright

1,727

48.77%

Owns with a mortgage

1,038

29.31%

Private landlord or letting agency

325

9.18%

Social rents from council

211

5.96%

Other social rented

125

3.53%

Total households: 3,541

Property prices in Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,211 up to £1,880,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	55	£550,000	£359,600	£441,500	£660,000	£1,339,000
Flats	1	£236,000	£236,000	£236,000	£236,000	£236,000
Semi-Detached	24	£337,500	£222,250	£280,000	£407,000	£466,250
Terraced	11	£262,500	£183,606	£245,250	£307,500	£407,500

10 years median price trend in Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford

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