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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. The median sale price in Pakefield North is £216,000 (around £258 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £176,000 and £242,500. There are 2 schools in Pakefield North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Pakefield North Population

6,742

Population density

3,483.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,379

94.62%

Other White

114

1.69%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.61%

Other

0.47%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.44%

Total population: 6,742

Economics

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

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: £258

Sales (last 12 months): 59

Typical range (middle 50%): £176K – £243K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Pakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £465,000.

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	15	£260,000	£320	£201,750	£222,500	£342,500	£429,500
Semi-Detached	27	£202,000	£268	£156,575	£174,000	£240,000	£320,750
Terraced	16	£197,500	£206	£149,500	£168,000	£220,375	£240,000
Flats	1	£100,000	£150	£100,000	£100,000	£100,000	£100,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pakefield North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pakefield North.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£275,000	£204,750	£177,500
2026	£240,000	£192,500	£202,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pakefield North.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£276	£264	£200
2026	£323	£271	£202

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district.

Band A£1,557

Band B£1,816

Band C£2,075

Band D£2,335

Band E£2,854

Band F£3,372

Band G£3,891

Band H£4,670

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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Property prices in Pakefield North

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pakefield North

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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