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About

Lakenheath is situated within the flat fenland landscape of West Suffolk, near the county border with Norfolk. The area is dominated by agricultural land, primarily arable fields, with the River Little Ouse forming a natural boundary. The settlement itself is a large village with a mix of housing and local amenities centred along its main roads.

The surrounding terrain is largely open and shaped by drainage, with the vast Lakenheath Fen nature reserve being a significant feature. This wetland, managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, consists of restored reedbeds and waterways. The nearby presence of RAF Lakenheath, a major US Air Force base, has a considerable influence on the local environment and community.

Area overview

On average Lakenheath has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lakenheath is £58,840 per year. There are 1 schools in Lakenheath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lakenheath is home to around 8,724 people, with a population density of about 172.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lakenheath Population
8,724
Population density
172 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.67(-54%)
Other theft
2.64(-52%)
Burglary
2.52(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.95(-69%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.6(-86%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,015
57.5%
Other White
1,703
19.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
423
4.85%
Other
399
4.57%
Other Black
272
3.12%
Total population: 8,722

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,374
34.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,544
22.7%
Level 3 (A level)
850
12.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
702
10.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
586
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 6,803

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
899
27.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
825
24.84%
Owns with a mortgage
779
23.46%
Other forms of private rent
480
14.45%
Other social rented
257
7.74%
Total households: 3,321

Property prices in Lakenheath

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £243,250 in Lakenheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lakenheath 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 Lakenheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced25£220,000
Semi-Detached18£227,500
Detached39£265,000

10 years median price trend in Lakenheath

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

All postcodes in Lakenheath

IP279HZ

Cross Lane Close

IP279LA

High Street

IP279RB

Redwood Lane

IP279JD

Woodlands

IP279GR

Bovingdon

IP279JQ

Woodcutters Way

IP279AH

Eriswell Road

IP279LQ

Decoy Road

IP279DA

Albert Rolph Drive

IP279EG

Sandgalls Drive

IP279AS

Smeeth Drove

IP279EY

The Elders

IP279FD

Bentwaters

IP279LU

The Paddocks

IP279PS

Lakenheath

IP279SP

Lakenheath

IP279LJ

Cowle's Drove

IP279DU

Mill Road

IP279BF

Windmill Close

IP279ES

Broom Road

IP279AD

Station Road

IP279ED

Pashford Close

IP279QG

Victoriana Row

IP279HS

Wingfield Avenue

IP279GN

Bangor Road

IP279ER

Clunch Close

IP279RR

Whitewood Walk

IP279EL

Maids Cross Way

IP279EE

Sandgalls Road

IP279FL

Lakenheath

IP279GA

Bangor Road

IP279LY

Rookery Walk

IP279EW

High Street

IP279QY

Hawthorne Lane

IP279EA

Highfields

IP279GE

Alconbury

IP279NW

Kennedy Street

IP279JR

Birch Crescent

IP279DN

Wingfield Avenue

IP279LN

Furthest Drove

IP279GB

Greenham Common

IP279GF

St Marys Mews

IP279SE

Ludham

IP279RD

Chestnut Way

IP279JH

Elm Close

IP279EN

Wings Road

IP279EJ

Maids Cross Hill

IP279QZ

Apple Close

IP279DW

Brewers Close

IP279GL

Manston

IP279JN

Arrowhead Drive

IP279EB

Pashford Close

IP279EZ

Broom Road

IP279AQ

Eriswell Drive

IP279AN

Amis Court

IP279EH

Highfields Drive

IP279JP

Barr Drive

IP279HU

Larch Close

IP279HA

Roughlands

IP279NB

Gentle Rise

IP279QU

Lancewood Walk

IP279FP

Lakenheath

IP279JE

Woodlands

IP279PN

Brandon Road

IP279DT

Mill Road

IP279LW

Dove Close

IP279LG

Poultry Road

IP279AU

Caudle Avenue

IP279FR

Snowdrop Road

IP279DE

Gorse Close

IP279AF

Eriswell Road

IP279QE

Pintail Close

IP279HW

Wings Road

IP279LD

Quayside Court

IP279RQ

Spruce Close

IP279JY

Palmer Drive

IP279QR

Elm Walk

IP279FT

Kitchener Close

IP279LX

Hallmark Close

IP279SB

Jubilee Road

IP279AW

Compass Close

IP279BZ

Undley Common

IP279LE

Farthing Drove

IP279AA

Station Road

IP279SH

Lord's Walk

IP279DS

High Street

IP279SD

Burrow Drive

IP279LZ

Presland Court

IP279JJ

Delph Road

IP279RA

Birch Walk

IP279GY

Saxon Place

IP279HN

Back Street

IP279BT

The Grange

IP279AL

North Road

IP279PZ

Brandon Road

IP279SG

Upwood

IP279DG

Curlew Close

IP279HB

Back Street

IP279GJ

Wendling

IP279PP

Bangor Road

Data Sources

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