Socio-economic statistics for Lavenham, Suffolk

Socio-economic statistics for Lavenham, Suffolk

Is Lavenham in Babergh a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Lavenham older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Lavenham and Babergh? What is the claimant count in Lavenham and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Lavenham Unemployment Statistics

Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Babergh.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Babergh2.2%-0.3%
East of England3%-0.3%
England3.8%-0.3%
UK3.7%-0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Lavenham on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Lavenham.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment48.21%
In Part-Time Work33.78%
Unemployed4.8%
66.22% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Lavenham

How many residents own or rent their home in Lavenham and Babergh

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Lavenham either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 71.85 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 28.15 of Lavenham residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Lavenham71.85%28.15%
Babergh71.04%28.96%
East65.23%34.77%
England61.31%38.69%

Lavenham has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Lavenham compared to other wards in Babergh

#WardOwnedRented
1Capel St Mary86.12%13.88%
2Assington84.47%15.53%
3Brett Vale80.36%19.64%
4South East Cosford78.98%21.02%
5Copdock & Washbrook78.78%21.22%
6Brantham78.56%21.44%
7East Bergholt78.55%21.45%
8Ganges78.36%21.64%
9Orwell75.8%24.2%
10Chadacre75.64%24.36%
11Box Vale75.41%24.59%
12Long Melford71.96%28.04%
13Lavenham71.85%28.15%
14Stour70.95%29.05%
15North West Cosford70.74%29.26%
16Bures St Mary & Nayland70.67%29.33%
17Sproughton & Pinewood70.35%29.65%
18Sudbury South West67.21%32.79%
19Great Cornard66.17%33.83%
20Hadleigh South64.57%35.43%
21Hadleigh North61.45%38.55%
22Sudbury North West60.88%39.12%
23Sudbury South East59.26%40.74%
24Sudbury North East49.89%50.11%
Lavenham is ranked 13 out of 24 wards in Babergh for the percentage of home owners.

Lavenham & Babergh Immigration Statistics

We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Lavenham in the Babergh local area district.

Lavenham has a lower rate of immigrants than Babergh, the East of England region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Lavenham94.94%5.06%
Babergh94.27%5.73%
East85.09%14.91%
England82.65%17.35%

Lavenham compared to other wards in Babergh

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Sudbury North East89.83%10.17%
2Sproughton & Pinewood91.44%8.56%
3Hadleigh North92.45%7.55%
4Sudbury North West92.79%7.21%
5Sudbury South West92.99%7.01%
6Sudbury South East93.05%6.95%
7Hadleigh South93.78%6.22%
8Stour93.95%6.05%
9East Bergholt94.24%5.76%
10Brett Vale94.45%5.55%
11Copdock & Washbrook94.52%5.48%
12Bures St Mary & Nayland94.67%5.33%
13Great Cornard94.89%5.11%
14Orwell94.91%5.09%
15Lavenham94.94%5.06%
16Ganges95.09%4.91%
17Box Vale95.12%4.88%
18South East Cosford95.15%4.85%
19Long Melford95.32%4.68%
20North West Cosford95.35%4.65%
21Assington95.4%4.6%
22Capel St Mary95.62%4.38%
23Chadacre96.22%3.78%
24Brantham96.43%3.57%
';Lavenham is ranked 15 out of 24 wards in Babergh for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What are the occupations of the residents of Lavenham?

The largest employment sector in Lavenham is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials16.42%
Professional Occupations16.06%
Skilled Trades14.84%
Associate Professional & Technical12.49%
Administrative & Secretarial11.32%
Caring, leisure & Other Services8.66%
Elementary Occupations8.57%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives4.69%

Lavenham Health Statistics

Lavenham has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Lavenham42.55%38.33%14.37%3.6%1.16%
Babergh46.32%35.88%13.38%3.49%0.92%
East48.28%34.64%12.5%3.58%1%
England48.49%33.71%12.65%3.98%1.17%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How has the health of residents in Babergh changed since 2011?

Babergh residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.22% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201146.59%35.83%13.25%3.45%0.89%
202146.32%35.88%13.38%3.49%0.92%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Lavenham Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Lavenham residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;

  • Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
  • Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
  • Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
  • Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd

In this first table we have compared Lavenham to the national average for England.
LevelLavenhamEngland
No Qualifications18.13%18.08%
Level 111.04%9.69%
Level 214.33%13.32%
Apprenticeship6.25%5.32%
Level 315.79%16.92%
Level 431.75%33.92%

Lavenham Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Lavenham.
Age BandProportion
4 & under
5 - 9 years
10 - 15 years
16 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 - 74 years
75 - 84 years
85 years & over

What is the population of Lavenham and Babergh?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Babergh including Lavenham. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Assington2616
Box Vale2847
Brantham2542
Brett Vale3253
Bures St Mary & Nayland2790
Capel St Mary2976
Chadacre6180
Copdock & Washbrook3245
East Bergholt2970
Ganges2467
Great Cornard9795
Hadleigh North2904
Hadleigh South6070
Lavenham5227
Long Melford5908
North West Cosford2704
Orwell2552
South East Cosford2630
Sproughton & Pinewood5916
Stour3276
Sudbury North East3274
Sudbury North West5447
Sudbury South East2324
Sudbury South West2822
Babergh Total92735



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.