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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

IP279PJ

Lord's Walk

IP279DW

Brewers Close

IP279ES

Broom Road

IP279FE

School Close

IP243TH

Lakenheath

IP279AB

Station Road

IP279GF

St Marys Mews

IP279GH

Bangor Road

IP279GS

Cottage Gardens

IP279HY

Wings Road Close

IP279ND

Flint Way

IP279RA

Birch Walk

IP279LE

Farthing Drove

IP279LR

Mutford Green

IP279QY

Hawthorne Lane

IP279BT

The Grange

IP279SJ

Upwood

IP243TQ

London Road

IP279AA

Station Road

IP279DU

Mill Road

IP279DZ

Highfields

IP279FH

Docking Drove

IP279QF

Blue Bell Gardens

IP279QU

Lancewood Walk

IP279SE

Ludham

IP279HF

Back Street

IP279BP

Lakenheath

IP279HP

Wingfield Road

IP279QR

Elm Walk

IP279AJ

Lime Close

IP279EY

The Elders

IP243TX

Lakenheath

IP279FW

Northfen Drove

IP279JP

Barr Drive

IP279RX

Shopping Centre

IP243SX

London Road

IP243TD

Duke's Ride

IP243TG

London Road

IP279BB

Sparks Farm

IP279BL

Lakenheath

IP279JA

Station Road

IP279LF

Newman's Drove

IP279DG

Curlew Close

IP279QH

Earls Field

IP279RQ

Spruce Close

IP279RS

Yew Close

IP279BJ

Lakenheath

IP279DH

The Mallards

IP279RD

Chestnut Way

IP279TA

Mayfields

Data Sources

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