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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

NR12PZ

Osbert Close

NR12JQ

Netherwood Green

NR12EG

Pumping Station Cottages

NR12RZ

Abbot Road

NR12LY

Long John Hill

NR12BL

King Street

NR12NT

Theobald Road

NR13QS

Carshalton Road

NR12LQ

Mansfield Lane

NR12FB

Bracondale Millgate

NR12TS

Lakenham

NR13HZ

Hall Road

NR12EJ

Long John Hill

NR46LF

Locksley Road

NR13AN

Lakenham

NR12GA

Paper Mill Yard

NR46BJ

Forester Close

NR12GD

Paper Mill Yard

NR12EL

Longmead

NR13AE

Queens Road

NR12AZ

Lakenham

NR46DN

Bessemer Road

NR12AE

Bracondale

NR12RT

Barrett Road

NR46BA

Lakenham Road

NR12JY

Keyes Close

NR13JE

Kensington Place

NR12NR

Sandy Lane

NR12EA

Lakenham

NR12BD

Churston Close

NR12PW

Hall Road

NR13AX

Cyprus Street

NR12NY

Theobald Road

NR12NP

Manthorpe Close

NR12JX

Keyes Road

NR46BP

Allanadale Road

NR12NZ

Coleburn Road

NR12EB

Bracondale Millgate

NR12AY

The Loaning

NR12UD

Lakenham

NR12EU

Long John Hill

NR12DD

King Street

NR46LA

Ipswich Road

NR46BH

Little John Road

NR12EQ

Bracondale Millgate

NR12AA

Carrow Hill

NR13BB

Carshalton Road

NR12AF

Bracondale

NR12LS

Barrett Road

NR12EZ

Stratford Close

NR12RX

Elwyn Road

NR12UG

Lakenham

NR46DA

Allanadale Road

NR46NF

Hall Road

NR12AQ

Southgate Lane

NR46DD

Boniface Close

NR12NQ

Harwood Road

NR12ER

Sunny Hill

NR46LG

Locksley Road

NR12PB

Sandy Lane

NR46LE

Locksley Road

NR13BT

Corton Road

NR12NW

Old Lakenham Hall Drive

NR12LA

Birkbeck Close

NR12ND

Cranage Road

NR12HJ

Meadowbrook Close

NR12PA

Coleburn Road

NR12DW

Lakenham

NR12EY

Stratford Drive

NR12AW

Abbey Court

NR12DQ

Lakenham

NR46EQ

Norwich Livestock Market

NR13GE

Foulgers Opening

NR12AN

Bracondale

NR12EF

Lakenham

NR12HE

City Road

NR12AT

Bracondale

NR46BY

Robin Hood Road

NR46LN

Fountains Road

NR12SG

Lakenham

Data Sources

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