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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

IP279LH

Decoy Road

IP279LB

Sharpes Corner

IP279BX

Undley Road

IP279AJ

Lime Close

IP279GQ

Lord's Walk

IP279QX

Myrtle Close

IP279GU

Alconbury

IP279RP

Olive Close

IP279DP

Anchor Lane

IP279ND

Flint Way

IP279HJ

Covey Way

IP279AB

Station Road

IP279DB

Roebuck Drive

IP279LT

Summerfield

IP279RH

Radcliffe Road

IP279DJ

Warrener'S Reach

IP279JT

Hall Drive

IP279FH

Docking Drove

IP279JS

High Street

IP279SA

Briscoe Way

IP279TA

Mayfields

IP279EQ

Broom Road Close

IP279ET

Broom Road

IP279FS

Wangford Road

IP279JU

Dumplingbridge Lane

IP279GP

Brize Norton

IP279SJ

Upwood

IP279HP

Wingfield Road

IP279RG

Radcliffe Road

IP279QF

Blue Bell Gardens

IP279FU

Lakenheath

IP279DZ

Highfields

IP279FA

Church Farm Way

IP279JG

Meadow Drive

IP279RU

Radcliffe Road

IP279JB

Station Road

IP279JL

Drift Road

IP279RF

Rosewood Close

IP279RJ

Oak Lane

IP279HR

Wingfield Road

IP288DA

Kennyhill Drove

IP279HE

Warren Close

IP279DD

Roebuck Drive

IP279DH

The Mallards

IP279QT

Earls Field

IP279GT

Lakenheath

IP279HD

Highbridge Gravel Drove

IP279FE

School Close

IP279GH

Bangor Road

IP279JX

High Street

IP279HF

Back Street

IP279EF

Sandgalls Road

IP279FW

Northfen Drove

IP279GS

Cottage Gardens

IP279AP

Avenue Road

IP279JW

Cornfield Avenue

IP279GX

Bangor Road

IP279DX

Lilac Drive

IP279QD

Bell Trees

IP279DL

Eldon Drove

IP279SF

Coltishall

IP279JA

Station Road

IP279JZ

Highbridge Gravel Drove

IP279LR

Mutford Green

IP279AG

Eriswell Drive

IP279AT

South Road

IP279HL

Covey Way

IP279HH

Springfield Drive

IP279RN

Maple Close

IP279NR

Nato Place

IP279QS

Fir Walk

IP279FN

Violet Street

IP279HY

Wings Road Close

IP279HG

The Cedars

IP279EU

Highlands

IP279PL

Lakenheath

IP279BU

Brandon Road

IP279DY

Cemetery Road

IP279LS

Magnolia Drive

IP279RE

Sycamore Walk

IP279LL

Millers Rise

IP279FQ

Cowslip Way

IP279JF

Barr Drive

IP279GD

Brandon Road

IP279RL

Walnut Close

IP279EP

High Street

IP279BY

Undley

IP279HT

Breckland Avenue

IP279QL

Beech Close

IP279LF

Newman's Drove

IP279NP

Nato Place

IP279HX

Wings Road

IP279NS

Holly Lane

IP279LP

Hall Fields

IP279AR

Eriswell Road

IP279GG

Coningsby

IP279EX

The Firs

IP279DF

Roebuck Drive

Data Sources

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