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Lakenham

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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

NR12LF

Beeching Close

NR12BH

The Towers

NR12BJ

King Street

NR13AZ

Cricket Ground Road

NR46ET

Hall Road

NR12LX

Long John Hill

NR12AL

Bracondale

NR12NS

Cooper Lane

NR12EX

Long John Hill

NR12NX

Theobald Road

NR12JP

Long John Hill

NR12JG

Netherwood Green

NR12PY

Ingram Court

NR12RW

Latimer Road

NR13BW

Carshalton Road

NR46DH

Hall Road

NR12HA

Lakenfields

NR12JE

Arnold Miller Close

NR12LB

Springbank

NR13BG

Geoffrey Road

NR13JA

Hobart Lane

NR12AR

Milverton Road

NR12GE

Paper Mill Yard

NR13AB

Carlyle Road

NR46NG

Hall Road

NR13AU

City Road

NR13BS

Corton Road

NR12JD

Arnold Miller Road

NR13HF

Finkelgate

NR12BN

Dunston Cottages

NR13BQ

Cricket Ground Road

NR46BZ

Forester Close

NR46LL

Barnesdale Road

NR12GG

Paper Mill Yard

NR13TS

Carshalton Road

NR12RS

Latimer Road

NR12LT

Mansfield Lane

NR12AG

Bracondale Green

NR13HL

Hall Road

NR46BQ

Tuckswood Lane

NR12FE

Bracondale Millgate

NR12JS

Huxley Close

NR46ES

Oldhall Road

NR12TG

King Street

NR13AT

City Road

NR12DZ

Old School Court

NR12HZ

Barrett Road

NR12LL

Cavell Road

NR12HP

City Road

NR46DF

Maid Marian Road

NR46AB

Sherwood Road

NR12UB

Lakenham

NR12LJ

Springbank

NR13BP

Corton Road

NR12NU

Astell Road

NR12JH

Arnold Miller Road

NR46DG

Bessemer Road

NR12FA

Old Pump House Court

NR46DJ

Norwich Business Park

NR46DE

Maid Marian Road

NR13AH

Foulgers Opening

NR46EF

Sandy Lane

NR12LN

Barrett Road

NR12RN

Hall Road

NR12NJ

Wilby Road

NR46NE

Hall Road

NR12UQ

Lakenham

NR12LP

Barrett Road

NR46BU

Robin Hood Road

NR46LD

Ipswich Road

NR46AT

Bessemer Road

NR12EW

Lakenham

NR12HS

City Road

NR12HN

Smithfield Road

NR46BE

Tuckswood Lane

NR12JR

Huxley Road

NR12AS

Bracondale Court

NR12LD

Mansfield Lane

NR12HX

Martineau Lane

NR13AF

Mariners Lane

NR46EP

Ipswich Road

NR12NE

Cranage Road

NR13AY

Harford Street

NR13JD

Terrace Walk

NR12JJ

Long John Hill

NR12JN

Long John Hill

NR12PL

Cecil Road

NR12JU

Mendham Close

NR12EP

Suncroft

NR13BX

Lakenham

NR12RY

Randolf Road

NR46BX

Robin Hood Road

NR12GN

De Berney Close

NR46BG

Tuckswood Lane

NR12EN

Europa Way

NR13JB

Hobart Square

NR12HT

Jubilee Terrace

NR46NQ

Hall Road

NR12LU

Barrett Road

NR46AX

Longbow Close

Data Sources

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