Lakenham is a residential ward located in the southern part of Norwich, bordered by the River Yare to the east. The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, post-war homes, and modern developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of its residents. The ward is well-connected to the city center via public transport and major roads like the A146.
Green spaces such as Lakenham Recreation Ground and the nearby Marston Marshes provide outdoor recreation opportunities. The area has a community-focused atmosphere, with events and activities often organized by local groups. Lakenham’s proximity to Norwich’s city center makes it a practical choice for commuters while retaining a quieter, suburban feel.
On average Lakenham has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 119 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 of residents in Lakenham is £37,775 per year. There are 8 schools in Lakenham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Lakenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £590,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £233,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £230,000 |
10 years price trend in Lakenham
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Old Lakenham Hall Drive
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Mansfield Lane
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Long John Hill
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Lakenham & Tuckswood
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Maid Marian Road
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Hall Road
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Carrow Hill
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Lakenham & Tuckswood
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Carrow Hill
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Ingram Court
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Barrett Road
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Carlyle Road
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Carshalton Road
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Carlyle Road
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Bessemer Road
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Bracondale Mill Gate
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Lakenham & Tuckswood
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King Street
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Lakenham & Tuckswood
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Bracondale Mill Gate
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Sunny Hill
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Huxley Close
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Barrett Road
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Duckett Close
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Gamewell Close
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Papplewick Close
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Bessemer Road
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Conesford Drive
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Europa Way
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Keyes Close
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Manthorpe Close
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Cecil Road
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Carshalton Road
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Forester Close
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Whiting Road
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Ipswich Road
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Lakenham & Tuckswood
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Hall Road
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Arnold Miller Road
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Long John Hill
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Cranage Road
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Cranage Road
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Lakenham & Tuckswood
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City Road
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Hall Road
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Peterkin Road
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Barnesdale Road
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City Centre East
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Long John Hill
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Beeching Close
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Cavell Road
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Mansfield Lane
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Osbert Close
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Harford Street
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Hobart Square
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Lakenham Road
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Lakenham Road
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Friar Tuck Road
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Boniface Close
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Oldhall Road
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Hall Road
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Carrow Road
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Bracondale Mill Gate
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Meadowbrook Close
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Keyes Road
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Ber Street
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Astell Road
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Lakenham & Tuckswood
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Lakenham & Tuckswood
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Barrett Road
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Coleburn Road
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Astell Road
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Lakenham & Tuckswood
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Cricket Ground Road
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Carshalton Road
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Hall Road
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Little John Road
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Greenwood Road
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Hall Road
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Peterkin Road
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Hall Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.