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Lakenham & Tuckswood

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About

Lakenham and Tuckswood form a residential district south of Norwich city centre. The area is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, along with post-war developments and some modern infill. Streets are generally quiet, with local shopping needs served along Hall Road and Lakenham Way.

The River Yare flows along the area's southern boundary, with a stretch of public footpath following its course. Lakenham is home to a historic cricket ground, one of the oldest in the country, which has hosted matches since the mid-19th century. Green spaces include the recreation ground on Martineau Lane.

Area overview

On average Lakenham & Tuckswood has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lakenham & Tuckswood is £45,752 per year. There are 8 schools in Lakenham & Tuckswood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Lakenham & Tuckswood is home to around 9,972 people, with a population density of about 3,123.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lakenham & Tuckswood Population
9,972
Population density
3,123.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.72(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.73(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.53(+49%)
Other theft
6.92(+24%)
Shoplifting
6.62(-7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,241
82.66%
Other White
640
6.42%
Indian
188
1.89%
African
140
1.4%
Other Asian
97
0.97%
Total population: 9,970

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,207
27.75%
No qualifications
1,886
23.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,165
14.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,057
13.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,012
12.73%
Total 16+ residents: 7,952

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,446
31.77%
Owns outright
1,015
22.3%
Owns with a mortgage
979
21.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
691
15.18%
Other social rented
311
6.83%
Total households: 4,551

Property prices in Lakenham & Tuckswood

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £233,500 in Lakenham & Tuckswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,500 up to £505,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lakenham & Tuckswood 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 Lakenham & Tuckswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£408,750
Flats15£150,000
Semi-Detached37£245,000
Terraced30£228,500

10 years median price trend in Lakenham & Tuckswood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lakenham & Tuckswood.

Data Sources

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