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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 45 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
45
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
22.99(-26%)
Other theft
4.13(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.03(-37%)
Bicycle theft
2.97(+238%)
Other crime
2.76(+38%)
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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Lakenheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,000 up to £650,000.

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
Detached47£259,000
Semi-Detached21£250,000
Terraced25£240,000

10 years median price trend in Lakenheath

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

All postcodes in Lakenheath

IP279BQ

The Street

IP243ST

London Road

IP279FS

Wangford Road

IP243TE

London Road

IP279RF

Rosewood Close

IP279BN

Lakenheath

IP279GD

Brandon Road

IP279QL

Beech Close

IP279RN

Maple Close

IP279AR

Eriswell Road

IP279JR

Birch Crescent

IP279JS

High Street

IP279QX

Myrtle Close

IP279RT

Pine Close

IP279AL

North Road

IP279GG

Coningsby

IP279QJ

Ash Close

IP279BH

The Street

IP279EQ

Broom Road Close

IP279GA

Bangor Road

IP279GB

Greenham Common

IP279NP

Nato Place

IP279PN

Brandon Road

IP279AU

Caudle Avenue

IP279BW

Lakenheath

IP279ED

Pashford Close

IP279LZ

Presland Court

IP279SP

Lakenheath

IP279AS

Smeeth Drove

IP279BA

Lakenheath

IP279AD

Station Road

IP279BE

The Street

IP279BG

Little London

IP270ST

Bury Bottom

IP279FN

Violet Street

IP279GL

Manston

IP279HL

Covey Way

IP279HT

Breckland Avenue

IP279LS

Magnolia Drive

IP279RW

Cherry Lane

IP243SY

Lakenheath

IP279GN

Bangor Road

IP279GT

Lakenheath

IP279HR

Wingfield Road

IP279HB

Back Street

IP243TW

Bury Bottom

IP279HZ

Cross Lane Close

IP279SD

Burrow Drive

IP243TS

London Road

IP279SA

Briscoe Way

IP279DT

Mill Road

IP279LY

Rookery Walk

IP279PZ

Brandon Road

IP279QN

Cedar Close

IP279LU

The Paddocks

IP279FR

Snowdrop Road

IP279FT

Kitchener Close

IP279LW

Dove Close

IP279QS

Fir Walk

IP243SZ

Lakenheath

IP279AH

Eriswell Road

IP279DX

Lilac Drive

IP279FP

Lakenheath

IP279HS

Wingfield Avenue

IP279PS

Lakenheath

IP279BD

The Street

IP279GY

Saxon Place

IP279DS

High Street

IP279FU

Lakenheath

IP279SB

Jubilee Road

IP243TA

Elveden Road

IP243TJ

London Road

IP279HJ

Covey Way

IP279DL

Eldon Drove

IP279EB

Pashford Close

IP279EG

Sandgalls Drive

IP279FA

Church Farm Way

IP279GE

Alconbury

IP279HG

The Cedars

IP279LP

Hall Fields

IP279ET

Broom Road

IP279HX

Wings Road

IP279LJ

Cowle's Drove

IP279BZ

Undley Common

IP279DY

Cemetery Road

IP279ER

Clunch Close

IP279HA

Roughlands

IP279HD

Highbridge Gravel Drove

IP279JZ

Highbridge Gravel Drove

IP279QP

Dogwood Walk

IP279PL

Lakenheath

IP279BY

Undley

IP279EP

High Street

IP279EZ

Broom Road

IP279GX

Bangor Road

IP279JF

Barr Drive

IP279NR

Nato Place

IP243TP

Brandon Road

IP279JN

Arrowhead Drive

IP279LQ

Decoy Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.