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Pakefield South & Kessingland

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About

Pakefield South and Kessingland lie on the Suffolk coast directly south of Lowestoft. The shoreline alternates between sandy bays and stretches of shingle, backed in places by a sea wall and rows of timber groynes. The Suffolk Coast Path follows the shore here, running along dune systems and across managed frontages. Coastal processes are visible at the beach: erosion, seasonal sand movement and nourishment schemes shape the foreshore.
Settlements form a ribbon of housing, holiday parks and local shops set back from the beach. Kessingland retains a village centre with a parish church and community facilities while Pakefield provides beach access, car parks and seasonal kiosks. Pakefield is noted for early Pleistocene finds — flint tools and fossil deposits exposed in cliff and beach sediments have been dated to roughly 700,000 years, supplying evidence of early human activity on the east coast. Local bus services and footpaths link the area; people use the shore for walking, birdwatching and shoreline study.

Area overview

On average Pakefield South & Kessingland has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pakefield South & Kessingland is £44,345 per year. There are 4 schools in Pakefield South & Kessingland: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Pakefield South & Kessingland is home to around 9,931 people, with a population density of about 652.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pakefield South & Kessingland Population
9,931
Population density
652.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.43(-42%)
Shoplifting
8.46(+24%)
Other theft
5.64(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.93(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.73(-41%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,435
95.01%
Other White
158
1.59%
Irish
47
0.47%
Indian
34
0.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
33
0.33%
Total population: 9,931

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,943
22.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,791
21.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,476
17.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,296
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
945
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 8,465

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,281
49.3%
Owns with a mortgage
1,210
26.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
597
12.9%
Other social rented
228
4.93%
Social rents from council
174
3.76%
Total households: 4,627

Property prices in Pakefield South & Kessingland

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Pakefield South & Kessingland area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pakefield South & Kessingland 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 South & Kessingland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached51£216,000
Terraced54£185,000
Detached56£326,000

10 years median price trend in Pakefield South & Kessingland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pakefield South & Kessingland.

All postcodes in Pakefield South & Kessingland

NR337NL

Pinbush Road

NR337AA

London Road

NR338UG

Nidderdale

NR337QH

Peregrine Way

NR337QB

Field Lane

NR337TJ

Church Road

NR338DZ

Well Cottages

NR337RT

Marsh Lane

NR337SN

Griffith Close

NR337EE

Cranesbill Road

NR338TG

Teesdale

NR337TL

Catchpole Close

NR337SA

Belvedere Drive

NR337TF

Whites Lane

NR337AS

Grand Avenue

NR337RQ

Seaview Chalet Park

NR337PW

London Road

NR337NR

Tower Road

NR338UY

Harrop Dale

NR338HB

Rushmere Road

NR338EE

Church Road

NR337UJ

Heritage Close

NR337SG

Church Road

NR337UD

Manor Walk

NR337AZ

Seven Acres

NR337NP

Hadenham Road

NR337SZ

Badgers Holt

NR337SF

Church Road

NR338JA

Bloodmoor Lane

NR337PS

Clare Road

NR338EH

Latymere Close

NR337NQ

Pinbush Road

NR338WL

Easdale

NR338WN

Thixendale

NR337DY

Foxglove Close

NR338DR

Carlton Colville

NR337AJ

Roynon Close

NR337PJ

London Road

NR338EL

Black Street

NR337TR

Lloyds Avenue

NR337PX

Northacre

NR337AN

Nelson Road

NR337UH

Ryeburn Close

NR337UA

Turrell Drive

NR338UD

Benouville

NR337BZ

Homestead Cottages

NR337NZ

Kipling Close

NR337TQ

Church Road

NR337HD

Bryony Close

NR337QL

Field Lane

NR338EA

Carters Close

NR337SB

Church Road

NR337BA

Grayson Drive

NR337RF

Kessingland

NR337HY

Stradbroke Road

NR337DN

Ship Road

NR337BN

Huntingdon Close

NR337BG

Arbor Lane

NR337NW

Cooke Close

NR338UB

Ranville

NR337US

Noahs Drive

NR337PZ

Field Lane

Data Sources

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