Lavenham is the finest medieval village in England — a perfectly preserved 15th and 16th-century wool town in Suffolk with over 300 listed buildings in a village of 1,750 people. The village's extraordinary wealth came from the medieval wool and cloth trade — Lavenham was one of the wealthiest towns in 15th-century England. Used as a filming location for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The Market Place with its magnificent Guildhall (1530), the curving Water Street with its leaning timber-framed houses, and the soaring Church of St Peter and St Paul — whose 141-foot flint tower is the finest Perpendicular tower in Suffolk — together create one of the most complete medieval streetscapes in northern Europe.
Housing & Property Prices
HM Land RegistryAverage Price
£385,000
All property types
Detached
£562,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£342,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£278,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£198,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+3.2%
vs previous year
Schools & Ofsted Ratings
OfstedOutstanding
1
schools
Good
1
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
- Outstanding
Crime Statistics
Police.ukCrime Rate
14
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Broadband & Connectivity
OfcomAverage Download
52 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
84%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
38%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
20%
premises
Health & NHS Access
NHS DigitalNearest GP Surgery
Lavenham Surgery
0.3 miles away
NHS Trust
West Suffolk NHS FT
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
West Suffolk Hospital Bury St Edmunds
8.4 miles
Environment & Green Space
DEFRA / ONSAir Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
62%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
Transport & Connectivity
DfT / National RailNearest Station
Sudbury Railway Station
6.4 miles
To London
1h 30m
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A12
14.4 miles
Nearest Airport
Stansted Airport
34 miles
Lavenham at a Glance — Area Scorecard
TownData.co.ukOverall
9.0
Excellent
Family Life
9.0
Excellent
Schools
9.0
Excellent
Transport
4.0
Poor
Nightlife
3.0
Poor
Value for Money
6.0
Good
Safety
10.0
Excellent
Green Space
8.0
Very Good
Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.
Who is Lavenham Good For?
TownData.co.ukFamilies
✅ Great for families
Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
Students
❌ Limited student life
Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
First-Time Buyers
❌ High house prices
Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
Things to Do & Local Attractions
VisitBritain- Lavenham Guildhall (NT)A magnificent 16th-century guildhall on the Market Place — one of the finest examples of timber-framed architecture in England. The National Trust tells the story of Lavenham's extraordinary medieval wealth.
- Church of St Peter & St PaulOne of the greatest 'wool churches' of East Anglia — the 141-foot flint tower is the finest Perpendicular tower in Suffolk, built by the wealthy Spring family in 1486.
- Harry Potter's Godric's HollowLavenham's De Vere House was used as the Potter family home in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — a pilgrimage site for Potter fans worldwide.
- The Swan HotelA magnificent medieval coaching inn formed from three 15th-century buildings — ancient beams, inglenook fireplaces and an excellent restaurant make it one of the finest village hotels in England.
- Lavenham Countryside WalksBeautiful circular walks through gentle Suffolk countryside — the neighbouring village of Long Melford (with its magnificent church and stately home) is just 3 miles south.
Nearby Towns & Villages
ONS / Ordnance SurveyWeather & Climate
Met OfficeJan
5°C
Feb
5°C
Mar
8°C
Apr
10°C
May
13°C
Jun
16°C
Jul
18°C
Aug
18°C
Sep
15°C
Oct
11°C
Nov
7°C
Dec
5°C
Annual Rainfall
580mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1620 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 21°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 1°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lavenham a nice place to live?
Lavenham is a settlement in Suffolk. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £385,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Lavenham?
The average house price in Lavenham is £385,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Lavenham safe to live in?
Lavenham's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Lavenham?
100% of schools in Lavenham are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Lavenham?
Average broadband download speeds in Lavenham are 52 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.
Data sourced from official UK government datasets. All figures are for informational purposes only. TownData.co.uk is an independent website and is not affiliated with any government body.