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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

IP279DY

Cemetery Road

IP279QU

Lancewood Walk

IP279DS

High Street

IP279FS

Wangford Road

IP243TS

London Road

IP243SU

London Road

IP243SX

London Road

IP279HR

Wingfield Road

IP279TA

Mayfields

IP279FB

Brandon Road

IP279GN

Bangor Road

IP279AG

Eriswell Drive

IP279QZ

Apple Close

IP279EZ

Broom Road

IP279FH

Docking Drove

IP279NW

Kennedy Street

IP279HA

Roughlands

IP279BP

Lakenheath

IP279PZ

Brandon Road

IP279FU

Lakenheath

IP279BE

The Street

IP279LJ

Cowle's Drove

IP279ED

Pashford Close

IP279SP

Lakenheath

IP243TB

Lakenheath

IP279RA

Birch Walk

IP279AQ

Eriswell Drive

IP279EJ

Maids Cross Hill

IP279RG

Radcliffe Road

IP279BU

Brandon Road

IP279LG

Poultry Road

IP279AW

Compass Close

IP279RL

Walnut Close

IP279RT

Pine Close

IP279EU

Highlands

IP279HL

Covey Way

IP279DA

Albert Rolph Drive

IP279AR

Eriswell Road

IP279RR

Whitewood Walk

IP279BZ

Undley Common

IP279EW

High Street

IP279JF

Barr Drive

IP279LA

High Street

IP279DU

Mill Road

IP279SE

Ludham

IP279BW

Lakenheath

IP279GS

Cottage Gardens

IP279FD

Bentwaters

IP279EF

Sandgalls Road

IP279QL

Beech Close

Data Sources

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