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Lakenheath

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About

Lakenheath ward encompasses a large rural area in the extreme north-east of West Suffolk, bordering Norfolk and the vast expanse of Thetford Forest. The landscape is characterised by expanses of arable farmland, pockets of heathland, and the meandering course of the River Little Ouse, which forms part of the county boundary. The settlement pattern is one of a primary village surrounded by scattered farms and hamlets.

The village of Lakenheath itself is a significant community with a long history, centred around St Mary's Church. The area's economy has strong links to nearby military bases, with RAF Lakenheath being a major local employer. The Lakenheath Fen RSPB nature reserve, a restored wetland on former carrot fields, provides a notable habitat for birdlife including cranes and bitterns.

Area overview

On average Lakenheath has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lakenheath is £57,209 per year. There are 2 schools in Lakenheath: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lakenheath is home to around 9,437 people, with a population density of about 95.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lakenheath Population
9,437
Population density
95.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.27(-23%)
Other theft
4.45(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.34(-32%)
Burglary
3.28(+18%)
Vehicle crime
2.65(-40%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,554
58.86%
Other White
1,793
19%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
441
4.67%
Other
411
4.36%
Other Black
279
2.96%
Total population: 9,436

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,505
33.9%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,693
22.91%
Level 3 (A level)
946
12.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
793
10.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
637
8.62%
Total 16+ residents: 7,389

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
993
27.34%
Owns outright
924
25.44%
Owns with a mortgage
847
23.32%
Other forms of private rent
519
14.29%
Other social rented
265
7.3%
Total households: 3,632

Property prices in Lakenheath

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Lakenheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £430,000.

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
Detached40£266,500
Flats1£140,000
Semi-Detached17£250,000
Terraced25£220,000

10 years median price trend in Lakenheath

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

All postcodes in Lakenheath

IP279BS

Brandon Road

IP279AJ

Lime Close

IP279RX

Shopping Centre

IP243TP

Brandon Road

IP279NS

Holly Lane

IP279QT

Earls Field

IP279FL

Lakenheath

IP279JA

Station Road

IP279DN

Wingfield Avenue

IP279FP

Lakenheath

IP279SG

Upwood

IP279LX

Hallmark Close

IP279JR

Birch Crescent

IP279EX

The Firs

IP279LE

Farthing Drove

IP279GQ

Lord's Walk

IP279LH

Decoy Road

IP279BH

The Street

IP279HH

Springfield Drive

IP279EL

Maids Cross Way

IP243TL

London Road

IP279DB

Roebuck Drive

IP243TG

London Road

IP279FW

Northfen Drove

IP279HJ

Covey Way

IP279PJ

Lord's Walk

IP279QH

Earls Field

IP279LW

Dove Close

IP279FT

Kitchener Close

IP279FN

Violet Street

IP279DP

Anchor Lane

IP279HE

Warren Close

IP279QD

Bell Trees

IP279DF

Roebuck Drive

IP270YZ

Bury Bottom

IP279AH

Eriswell Road

IP279AS

Smeeth Drove

IP279ES

Broom Road

IP279HU

Larch Close

IP279RP

Olive Close

IP279BG

Little London

IP279GH

Bangor Road

IP279SH

Lord's Walk

IP279EG

Sandgalls Drive

IP279BY

Undley

IP279JY

Palmer Drive

IP279HP

Wingfield Road

IP279QE

Pintail Close

IP279QY

Hawthorne Lane

IP243TN

Bury Bottom

IP279GA

Bangor Road

IP279BL

Lakenheath

IP279AT

South Road

IP279LR

Mutford Green

IP243TR

Bury Bottom

IP279DE

Gorse Close

IP279JL

Drift Road

IP279JD

Woodlands

IP279HS

Wingfield Avenue

IP279RD

Chestnut Way

IP279JW

Cornfield Avenue

IP279EN

Wings Road

IP279GY

Saxon Place

IP279HZ

Cross Lane Close

IP279JS

High Street

IP279GG

Coningsby

IP243TE

London Road

IP279DZ

Highfields

IP279QP

Dogwood Walk

IP279HF

Back Street

IP279PN

Brandon Road

IP279NR

Nato Place

IP279RF

Rosewood Close

IP279EQ

Broom Road Close

IP279ND

Flint Way

IP279AB

Station Road

IP279JN

Arrowhead Drive

IP279JG

Meadow Drive

IP279DL

Eldon Drove

IP279JB

Station Road

IP279SF

Coltishall

IP279HN

Back Street

IP279AY

Mill Bungalow

IP288DA

Kennyhill Drove

IP243TW

Bury Bottom

IP279AF

Eriswell Road

IP279LB

Sharpes Corner

IP279BX

Undley Road

IP279HG

The Cedars

IP279ET

Broom Road

IP279RJ

Oak Lane

IP279GP

Brize Norton

IP279PL

Lakenheath

IP279DW

Brewers Close

IP279LP

Hall Fields

IP279RB

Redwood Lane

IP279RH

Radcliffe Road

IP243ST

London Road

IP279DG

Curlew Close

IP279HY

Wings Road Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.