Strong on safety, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Lavenham in Babergh using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Lavenham a good place to live?
Lavenham may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Babergh below.
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Lavenham at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Lavenham
Crime rate
Crime rate
7.7 per 1,000 people
Percentile
95th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Lavenham
House prices
Average sold price
£396,114
Percentile
74th percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Schools in Lavenham
Flood risk in Lavenham
Transport in Lavenham
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Lavenham a good place to live?
Lavenham may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Lavenham safe?
Lavenham ranks in the 95th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Lavenham?
The average sold price is £396,114, with house prices in the 74th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Lavenham?
Schools rank in the 62nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Lavenham?
Nearby public profiles include Sudbury North West in Babergh and Box Vale in Babergh.
