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Kirkley & Pakefield

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About

Kirkley & Pakefield is a coastal ward in the Lowestoft area, primarily residential with a mix of housing types. The area is defined by its long, straight streets leading towards the North Sea coastline. Pakefield is known for its historic claim as the site of the earliest known human settlement in Britain, with archaeological finds from the Paleolithic era. Local amenities serve the community, with several schools and shopping parades along the main roads.

The shingle and sand beach is a central feature, backed by the grassy slopes of the Pakefield Cliffs. The southern part of the ward includes the Pakefield Church marshes and the isolated holiday park at California Cliffs. The River Hundred forms a natural western boundary. The ward's character is distinctly separate from the busy town centre, with a focus on local community life along this stretch of the Suffolk coast.

Area overview

On average Kirkley & Pakefield has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kirkley & Pakefield is £39,799 per year. There are 6 schools in Kirkley & Pakefield: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Kirkley & Pakefield is home to around 13,312 people, with a population density of about 3,256.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kirkley & Pakefield Population
13,312
Population density
3,256.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.34(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.55(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.57(0%)
Other theft
6.84(+23%)
Public order
5.48(+5%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,365
92.89%
Other White
362
2.72%
Irish
75
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
72
0.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
67
0.5%
Total population: 13,311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,748
24.4%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,342
20.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,894
16.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,661
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,373
12.19%
Total 16+ residents: 11,262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,410
37.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,598
25.19%
Owns with a mortgage
1,393
21.96%
Other social rented
471
7.43%
Social rents from council
308
4.86%
Total households: 6,343

Property prices in Kirkley & Pakefield

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Kirkley & Pakefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kirkley & Pakefield in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkley & Pakefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£265,000
Flats7£185,000
Semi-Detached59£220,000
Terraced79£173,000

10 years median price trend in Kirkley & Pakefield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkley & Pakefield.

All postcodes in Kirkley & Pakefield

NR330RL

Beaconsfield Road

NR337HA

Merrifield Road

NR337LW

The Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.