Welcome to Brent Eleigh
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Brent Eleigh is a village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Located between Hadleigh and Lavenham, in 2005 it had a population of 180 reducing to 174 at the 2011 census. According to Eilert Ekwall the possible meaning of the village name is Ilega's meadow, which was burnt before 1254. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, at which time it and neighbouring Monks Eleigh had a population of 61. The male population was 83, and female population was 91 according to the 2011 census.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
655 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
173 (2021) |
Density |
26 people/km2 |
Mean age |
57.5 |
Ward |
Box Vale |
District |
Babergh |
Postcodes |
CO10 |
ONS ID |
E04009075 |
Council
Contact details for Brent Eleigh Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Brent Eleigh Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Brent Eleigh Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Brent Eleigh Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Brent Eleigh Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Brent Eleigh Parish.
Local News
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Plans for new wellness centre include swimming pool and cafe
Published: 16th Aug 2023
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The Swan Inn in Monks Eleigh to become B&B as plans approved
Published: 25th Apr 2024
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Man, 39, dies after crashing car into lorry parked in layby on A14
Published: 15th Jun 2022