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About

Lakenham ward lies directly south of Norwich's city centre, positioned between the River Yare to its east and the outer ring road to its west. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside more modern developments. Its main thoroughfare is Hall Road, which serves as a local commercial hub with independent shops and services catering to the community. The ward also contains significant areas of open space and playing fields.

A notable local landmark is the distinctive Lakenham Cock pub, a historic building that has long been a community fixture. The area is home to the large Hewett Academy school campus and is bordered by the recreational grounds of the Norfolk County Cricket Club. Lakenham's proximity to the river and its network of quieter side streets provide a contrast to the busier central city, offering a settled, neighbourhood atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Lakenham has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lakenham is £45,611 per year. There are 8 schools in Lakenham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Lakenham is home to around 10,685 people, with a population density of about 2,789.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lakenham Population
10,685
Population density
2,789.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54(+71%)
Shoplifting
47.08(+588%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.89(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.73(+100%)
Other theft
10.67(+95%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,719
81.62%
Other White
734
6.87%
Indian
236
2.21%
African
151
1.41%
Other Asian
110
1.03%
Total population: 10,683

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,550
29.63%
No qualifications
1,944
22.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,252
14.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,123
13.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,078
12.53%
Total 16+ residents: 8,606

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,503
30%
Owns with a mortgage
1,054
21.04%
Owns outright
1,052
21%
Private landlord or letting agency
901
17.98%
Other social rented
380
7.58%
Total households: 5,010

Property prices in Lakenham

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Lakenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lakenham 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£442,500
Flats27£150,000
Semi-Detached36£250,000
Terraced31£238,500

10 years median price trend in Lakenham

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

All postcodes in Lakenham

NR46EG

Hall Road

NR12JT

Mansfield Lane

NR12GB

Hall Road

NR46BW

Scarlet Road

NR12UA

Lakenham

NR13AL

City Road

NR46BS

Robin Hood Road

NR12HB

Lakenfields

NR13TF

Lily Terrace

NR46LP

Kirklees

NR12RP

Gamewell Close

NR12NB

Webdell Court

NR12LG

Mansfield Lane

NR46FF

Yarefield Park

NR12LW

Coke Road

NR46LB

Ipswich Road

NR13AS

City Road

NR12BA

The Loaning

NR12JW

Long John Hill

NR46LH

Watkin Road

NR12EE

Europa Way

NR12NA

Mansfield Lane

NR46DU

Boniface Close

NR13EZ

Ber Street

NR12JZ

Birkbeck Road

NR12DG

Lakenham

NR12LR

Duckett Close

NR46BD

Tuckswood Lane

NR12JL

Long John Hill

NR46LS

Bowman Road

NR12HY

Barrett Road

NR46BN

Greenwood Road

NR13BN

Geoffrey Road

NR12HU

Lakenham

NR12HW

Hospital Lane

NR46DB

Friar Tuck Road

NR46BT

Robin Hood Road

NR46DQ

Bessemer Road

NR13HD

Ber Street

NR13BA

Cricket Ground Road

NR12RR

Latimer Road

NR12AB

Sandy Lane

NR12AU

Lakenham

NR13HG

Queens Road

NR46AJ

Hall Road

NR12ET

Sunny Hill

NR12BQ

Ice House Lane

NR46BB

Lakenham Road

NR12NN

Sandy Lane

NR13HQ

Hall Road

NR12SE

Hall Road

NR12NF

Fitzgerald Road

NR12NG

Harwood Road

NR12JF

Netherwood Green

NR13HB

Ber Street

NR12AH

Carrow Hill

NR46DW

Hall Road

NR12NH

Harwood Road

NR12HG

City Road

NR46FB

Hall Road

NR13AP

City Road

NR13AJ

City Road

NR13AW

Doman Road

NR12UF

Lakenham

NR12TJ

Lakenham

NR12SF

Lakenham

NR12ES

Sunny Hill

NR12LE

Beeching Road

NR12BT

Carrow Road

NR12FD

Bracondale Millgate

NR12AX

Lakenham

NR13FU

Pilch Close

NR12BB

Conesford Drive

NR12AJ

Carrow Hill

NR12HD

City Road

NR13BE

Cricket Ground Road

NR46BL

Robin Hood Road

NR12JA

Barrett Road

NR12AP

Bracondale

NR12TH

Stoke Road

NR13BU

Corton Road

NR12DH

Lakenham

NR12TN

Lakenham

NR12NL

Osbert Close

NR46GD

Tuckswood Lane

NR12DL

Lakenham

NR13EN

Ber Street

NR46BF

Papplewick Close

NR12SQ

Lakenham

NR12HQ

Ingram Court

NR12DB

Southgate Lane

NR12HL

City Road

NR12LH

Springbank

NR12HF

Lindley Street

NR46LQ

Peterkin Road

NR12BW

King Street

NR12RU

Randolf Road

NR46LW

Fountains Road

NR13AR

Bellville Crescent

NR12BE

Bracondale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.