HISTORY

Leavenheath was established in 1952 as a civil parish, and is made up of three small hamlets that have in recent years expanded with the construction of new developments.  Currently there are 1167 parishioners on the electoral roll.

The village is situated to the north of the Essex/Suffolk border, midway between the market towns of Sudbury and Colchester. It is adjacent to the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is in easy reach of Constable Country.

EDUCATION 

Children in Leavenheath have the opportunity of attending Little Ladybirds (Mother & Toddler group) continuing into Ladybirds Pre-school held in the Village Hall.  State education is served by two primary schools; one in Nayland and one in Stoke by Nayland (both with excellent Ofsted reports)

Presently the education system in Suffolk is three tiers.  At nine years old children then carry on to the Middle School in Stoke by Nayland and at thirteen transfer to Great Cornard Upper School.  There are alternative private education establishments in surrounding villages. 

HEALTH

Two medical practices serve Leavenheath; Nayland Surgery and Boxford Surgery.  The nearest accident and emergency facility is at the Colchester General Hospital situated at Mile End, approximately six miles south of Leavenheath. 

TRANSPORT

There is a regular bus service throughout every week day, passing through the village connecting Colchester and Sudbury.  Colchester North Station is the nearest rail link for London (Liverpool Street).