Cavenham is a small village and civil parish in Suffolk, located about 10 kilometres northwest of Bury St Edmunds. With a population of 141 at the 2021 census, it offers a quiet, rural setting.
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Cavenham is a village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, 10 kilometres (6 mi) northwest of Bury St Edmunds. It is in the local government district of West Suffolk, and the electoral ward of Manor. At the 2021 UK census, Cavenham Parish had a population of 141. In the 1870s it had a population of 229. The locality is characterised by its small population and rural setting, reflecting a traditional English village atmosphere. Its proximity to Bury St Edmunds provides access to larger town amenities while maintaining a quiet, close-knit community feel. The postcode area IP 28 places it within the broader postal district of the region, and it falls under the West Suffolk council for local governance. The historical population decline from 229 in the 1870s to 141 in 2021 suggests a stable, low‑density settlement with potential for a peaceful living environment.