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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 low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£216,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£189K – £250K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Pakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pakefield North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£260,000£306
Semi-Detached23£202,000£271
Terraced17£193,000£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pakefield North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pakefield North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183,000£143,500£128,000
2017£197,500£158,000£123,750
2018£222,500£171,000£138,250
2019£236,000£170,000£132,000
2020£252,500£188,500£146,500
2021£257,000£195,500£157,500
2022£295,500£228,000£189,425
2023£252,000£203,620£179,000
2024£255,000£210,000£178,500
2025£265,000£202,000£177,500
2026£240,000£240,000£211,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pakefield North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pakefield North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£210£153
2017£234£199£155
2018£265£194£160
2019£245£195£165
2020£260£213£155
2021£297£231£185
2022£364£263£207
2023£280£236£213
2024£281£249£211
2025£278£262£196
2026£319£271£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pakefield North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pakefield North in the last year.

All postcodes in Pakefield North

NR339GH

Ravenwood Mews

NR339BZ

Holst Close

NR339JB

The Fairway

NR339DN

Delius Close

NR339EH

Rosewood

NR330LU

Kirkley Street

NR339EQ

Briarwood Road

NR339JA

The Fairway

NR337LS

Kirkley Gardens

NR339EF

Greenfield Road

NR339EA

Mautby Way

NR339DE

Long Road

NR337JD

Blackheath Road

NR330LT

Clement Square

NR339JG

Aldwyck Way

NR339HZ

The Fairway

NR337LH

The Avenue

NR337LT

Kirkley Gardens

NR339AG

Pinewood Avenue

NR330LP

Badgerwood Close

NR339ED

Oakwood Road

NR330NB

Carlton Road

NR330NF

Laurel Road

NR337HJ

Thornham Close

NR337LF

Walmer Close

NR339BG

Edgerton Road

NR339BU

Homefield Avenue

NR339BS

Summerfield Gardens

NR339JN

Turnberry Close

NR339JJ

Wentworth Way

NR330PB

London Road South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.