About Brent Eleigh

Brent Eleigh is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, in eastern England. It lies within the CO10 postcode area and is situated near the border with Essex. The village is part of the civil parish of Brent Eleigh and has a long history, with records indicating its presence in the Domesday Book. The local landscape is typical of the Suffolk countryside, featuring open fields and scattered farmsteads. The village church, dedicated to St Mary, dates back to the 13th century and remains a central feature of the community. There is a small village hall used for local gatherings and events. The surrounding area is rural and peaceful, with a mix of agricultural land and woodland. The village is accessible by road, with the A1101 passing nearby, and is within easy reach of larger towns such as Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds.

School Ratings in Brent Eleigh

There are 10 schools in and around Brent Eleigh. A further 16 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brent Eleigh

The average property price is £358K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £470K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brent Eleigh

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Criminal damage & arson is prevalent across Brent Eleigh, with 18 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Brent Eleigh

Brent Eleigh sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Brent Eleigh

Broadband speeds in Brent Eleigh are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 8,172 sales

Average Price £358K
£1K — £16.56M
Detached £470K 2,771
Semi £307K 2,045
Terraced £252K 2,163
Flat £182K 728

Schools & Education 10 nearby View all schools

7 Primary
3 Other
Lavenham Community Primary School Primary Good 2 miles Bildeston Primary School Primary Good 3.1 miles Old Buckenham Hall School 3.5 miles Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good 3.5 miles Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good 3.6 miles Gable End Good 3.6 miles Kersey Church of England Primary School Primary Good 4.2 miles Centre Academy East Anglia Good 4.5 miles Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 4.5 miles Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good 4.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Brent Eleigh IMD 2025

Brent Eleigh sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
6/10
Employment
6/10
Education
5/10
Health
7/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
5/10
10,525 Children (0-15) 15%
40,586 Working Age 58%
23,708 Older (60+) 34%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 30.1% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.4% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Brent Eleigh 139 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Brent Eleigh records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled town with a strong sense of community.

75 Violence & Sexual Offences
18 Criminal Damage & Arson
11 Anti-Social Behaviour
9 Shoplifting
7 Public Order
6 Other Theft
5 Drugs
3 Vehicle Crime
3 Other Crime
2 Weapons
Local Policing
Suffolk Sudbury Rural North Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Bures Train Station 8.3 miles
Stowmarket Train Station 9.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Milden 0.9 miles Swingleton Green 1.2 miles Monks Eleigh 1.2 miles Whelp Street 1.2 miles Humble Green 1.4 miles Stackyard Green 1.8 miles Little Waldingfield 1.8 miles Washmere Green 1.9 miles Preston St Mary 1.9 miles Lavenham 2.2 miles Kettlebaston 2.2 miles Chelsworth 2.5 miles

Local Government

District Babergh
County Suffolk
Ward Long Melford
Constituency South Suffolk
Parish Acton
Region East of England

Streets in CO10 30 shown View all streets

A1071 1 A1092 6 A1141 2 A134 2 Abbey Road 1 Abbitts Place 1 Abbots Close 1 Acton Close 1 Acton Lane 4 Acton Square 1 Addison Road 1 Airey Close 1 Alder Way 1 Alexander Drive 1 Alexandra Road 4 Alston Close 1 Amos Hill 1 Angel Lane 2 Angel Meadows 1 Applecroft Farm Road 1 Applegate Mews 1 Aragon Court 1 Armstrong Close 1 Artesian Close 1 Ash Grove 1 Ash Street 1 Ashen Close 1 Ashen Hill 3 Ashen Lane 4 Ashen Road 5

Postcodes in CO10 50 shown View all postcodes

CO10 0AB CO10 0AD CO10 0AE CO10 0AF CO10 0AG CO10 0AH CO10 0AJ CO10 0AL CO10 0AN CO10 0AP CO10 0AQ CO10 0AR CO10 0AS CO10 0AT CO10 0AU CO10 0AW CO10 0AX CO10 0AY CO10 0AZ CO10 0BA CO10 0BB CO10 0BD CO10 0BE CO10 0BG CO10 0BH CO10 0BJ CO10 0BL CO10 0BN CO10 0BP CO10 0BQ CO10 0BS CO10 0BT CO10 0BU CO10 0BW CO10 0BX CO10 0BY CO10 0BZ CO10 0DA CO10 0DB CO10 0DD CO10 0DE CO10 0DF CO10 0DG CO10 0DH CO10 0DJ CO10 0DL CO10 0DN CO10 0DP CO10 0DQ CO10 0DR