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Pakefield North

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About

Pakefield North is a residential area situated on the northern edge of Lowestoft. The streets are primarily lined with a mix of interwar and post-war housing, providing a settled neighbourhood feel. The area is bordered by agricultural land to the west, creating a distinct edge between the town and the open countryside. This proximity to farmland contributes to a quieter atmosphere compared to the central urban areas.

The defining feature is its position atop the eroding clay and sand cliffs overlooking the North Sea. The coastline here is actively managed, with significant sea defences in place. Pakefield Beach below is accessible, and the area includes the parkland of the former Pontins holiday camp site, which is now being redeveloped. The main thoroughfare, London Road, runs through the area, connecting it to the wider town.

Area overview

On average Pakefield North has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pakefield North is £38,751 per year. There are 2 schools in Pakefield North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pakefield North is home to around 6,742 people, with a population density of about 3,483.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pakefield North Population
6,742
Population density
3,483.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.3(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.31(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.42(+17%)
Other theft
2.67(-51%)
Public order
2.37(-54%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,379
94.62%
Other White
114
1.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.61%
Other
32
0.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
30
0.44%
Total population: 6,742

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,524
27.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
976
17.45%
Level 3 (A level)
874
15.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
855
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
702
12.55%
Total 16+ residents: 5,594

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,170
38.75%
Owns with a mortgage
670
22.19%
Social rents from council
401
13.28%
Other social rented
391
12.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
319
10.57%
Total households: 3,019

Property prices in Pakefield North

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Pakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pakefield North 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 Pakefield North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced24£177,500
Detached11£285,000
Semi-Detached28£199,998

10 years median price trend in Pakefield North

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

All postcodes in Pakefield North

NR339RH

Westwood Avenue

NR337JS

Green Drive

NR339AY

Southfield Gardens

NR337JB

Love Lane

NR339DT

Thurne Road

NR337LG

Acton Road

NR330RT

Carlton Road

NR337LL

The Avenue

NR330LY

Newark Road

NR337JX

Blackheath Road

NR339RP

Westwood Avenue

NR330ND

Carlton Road

NR339HW

St Catherine's Close

NR337JH

Blackheath Road

NR330NH

Kirkley Run

NR339DU

Belaugh Avenue

NR339PX

Fen Court

NR337HX

Stradbroke Road

NR339DJ

Long Road

NR330NJ

Kirkley Run

NR339DA

Long Road

NR337LJ

The Avenue

NR339DH

Long Road

NR339BQ

Edgerton Road

NR330NE

Enstone Road

NR337LA

Walmer Road

NR339AU

The Gap

NR339BW

Britten Road

NR337LB

Walmer Road

NR337LQ

Walcott Walk

NR339BJ

Beechwood Gardens

NR337LP

Annison Close

NR339DZ

Chedgrave Road

NR339JH

Velda Close

NR339JD

Lyngate Avenue

NR337LZ

Silverwood Close

NR330RX

Carlton Road

NR339BL

Britten Road

NR330PA

London Road South

NR339AW

Fenlands Crescent

NR339RW

Westwood Avenue

NR339BD

Hawthorn Avenue

NR339BY

Northwood Close

NR337LX

Silverwood Close

NR339BT

Homefield Avenue

NR339DX

Heigham Drive

NR330LZ

Carlton Road

NR339BX

Homefield Avenue

NR339JW

Carnoustie Drive

NR337JW

Green Drive

NR337JP

Green Drive

NR339DQ

Long Road

NR339HS

Broadwaters Road

NR330NP

Birds Lane

NR337JU

Bunker Close

NR337LW

The Avenue

NR330NL

Kirkley Run

NR339AX

Eastwood Avenue

NR339RR

Westwood Avenue

NR330NG

Laurel Road

NR339AH

Pinewood Avenue

NR339BP

Britten Road

NR337JL

Silverwood Close

NR330NA

Carlton Road

NR339DD

Long Road

NR339EE

Springfield Gardens

NR339AQ

Pinewood Avenue

NR337JF

Blackheath Road

NR337LE

Walmer Road

NR339AS

Breydon Way

NR339DS

Denton Drive

NR337LN

The Avenue

NR337HQ

Laxfield Way

NR339EG

Briarwood Road

NR339AZ

The Green

NR337JG

Blackheath Road

NR330LX

Martins Avenue

NR330RW

Southwell Road

NR337LR

Miller Close

NR339DP

Links Close

NR330LQ

Kirkley Park Road

NR330LS

Apple Tree Close

NR330PZ

Kirkley & Pakefield

NR339DR

Denton Drive

NR337JE

Blackheath Road

NR337HH

Laxfield Way

NR339DY

Heigham Drive

NR339BN

Britten Road

NR337JR

Green Drive

NR337JQ

Blackheath Road

NR337HZ

Kirkley & Pakefield

NR339DB

Long Road

NR339EB

Oakwood Road

NR339DW

Elgar Close

NR339DF

Long Road

NR339BH

Edgerton Road

NR337LD

Walmer Road

NR339GD

Hornbeam Close

NR339JQ

Aldwyck Way

NR339JF

Lyngate Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.