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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

IP279EH

Highfields Drive

IP279EU

Highlands

IP279HH

Springfield Drive

IP279RJ

Oak Lane

IP243TN

Bury Bottom

IP279EL

Maids Cross Way

IP279HN

Back Street

IP279JX

High Street

IP279NB

Gentle Rise

IP279QT

Earls Field

IP279RG

Radcliffe Road

IP243TF

Lakenheath

IP243TL

London Road

IP279GU

Alconbury

IP279LD

Quayside Court

IP279NW

Kennedy Street

IP243TZ

London Road

IP279EF

Sandgalls Road

IP279HW

Wings Road

IP279SG

Upwood

IP279EA

Highfields

IP279EW

High Street

IP279FL

Lakenheath

IP279FQ

Cowslip Way

IP279RU

Radcliffe Road

IP279LN

Furthest Drove

IP279LX

Hallmark Close

IP279RR

Whitewood Walk

IP279DP

Anchor Lane

IP279GR

Bovingdon

IP279RB

Redwood Lane

IP279AP

Avenue Road

IP279QD

Bell Trees

IP243SU

London Road

IP279EN

Wings Road

IP279LB

Sharpes Corner

IP279BU

Brandon Road

IP279EX

The Firs

IP279JD

Woodlands

IP279RL

Walnut Close

IP279AW

Compass Close

IP279AX

The Roebuck

IP279AZ

Lakenheath

IP279GP

Brize Norton

IP279PP

Bangor Road

IP279RE

Sycamore Walk

IP279RH

Radcliffe Road

IP279GJ

Wendling

IP279AY

Mill Bungalow

IP279DD

Roebuck Drive

IP279HU

Larch Close

IP279DN

Wingfield Avenue

IP279JJ

Delph Road

IP279LA

High Street

IP270YZ

Bury Bottom

IP279AQ

Eriswell Drive

IP279DA

Albert Rolph Drive

IP279EE

Sandgalls Road

IP279NS

Holly Lane

IP279QG

Victoriana Row

IP279QW

Earls Field

IP279SF

Coltishall

IP243TB

Lakenheath

IP279GQ

Lord's Walk

IP279JQ

Woodcutters Way

IP279RP

Olive Close

IP279AF

Eriswell Road

IP279LH

Decoy Road

IP279BS

Brandon Road

IP279DB

Roebuck Drive

IP279FB

Brandon Road

IP279JB

Station Road

IP279LG

Poultry Road

IP279LT

Summerfield

IP279JU

Dumplingbridge Lane

IP279JY

Palmer Drive

IP279QE

Pintail Close

IP288DA

Kennyhill Drove

IP279AT

South Road

IP279QZ

Apple Close

IP279SH

Lord's Walk

IP279BF

Windmill Close

IP279DJ

Warrener'S Reach

IP279EJ

Maids Cross Hill

IP279JH

Elm Close

IP279JT

Hall Drive

IP279BX

Undley Road

IP279JG

Meadow Drive

IP279JL

Drift Road

IP243TT

London Road

IP279AG

Eriswell Drive

IP279FD

Bentwaters

IP279HE

Warren Close

IP279JW

Cornfield Avenue

IP279LL

Millers Rise

IP243TR

Bury Bottom

IP279AN

Amis Court

IP279DE

Gorse Close

IP279DF

Roebuck Drive

IP279JE

Woodlands

Data Sources

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