Postcode insights

IP27 9EL

Maids Cross Way

Lakenheath

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Detailed insights for IP27 9EL

Overview

Postcode IP27 9EL is located in a rural town, within the Lakenheath ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Lakenheath area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lakenheath is £58,840 per year. The nearest station is Brandon, about 4.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Lakenheath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,496 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Lakenheath has a low crime rate, with approximately 35 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.6%

Approximately 7.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Lakenheath is £58,840 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP27 9EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Lakenheath near IP27 9EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brandon located about 4.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
603.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.96(-40%)
Other theft
4.74(-13%)
Burglary
3.55(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.96(-53%)
Other crime
1.78(-9%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
84.56%
Other White
22
8.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.57%
Other
5
1.84%
Other Black
2
0.74%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
25.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
20.35%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
15.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.49%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
50%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
20.34%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.49%
Other social rented
9
7.63%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Lakenheath

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £287K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Lakenheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lakenheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£271,500£267
Semi-Detached16£250,000£275
Terraced22£221,000£241
Flats1£140,000£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lakenheath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lakenheath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203,000£156,500£159,500
2017£201,500£170,000£166,000
2018£215,000£191,000£185,000
2019£225,500£180,000£184,500
2020£236,000£185,500£185,000
2021£270,000£199,225£205,000
2022£267,000£247,500£220,000
2023£275,000£225,250£225,000
2024£255,000£244,998£231,750
2025£266,500£243,995£220,000
2026£250,000£197,500£222,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lakenheath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lakenheath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£230£161
2017£228£180£173
2018£201£190£178
2019£238£217£182
2020£241£217£207
2021£251£232£234
2022£264£264£240
2023£270£268£257
2024£283£277£224
2025£268£278£234
2026£253£281£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lakenheath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lakenheath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP27 9EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP27 9EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 20259, Maids Cross Way, Brandon, IP27 9ELTerracedFreehold£245,000
27 Oct 2025The Poplars, 39A, Wings Road, Brandon, IP27 9HXDetachedFreehold£250,000
14 Jan 202614, Breckland Avenue, Brandon, IP27 9HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
18 Aug 202527, Highfields, Brandon, IP27 9DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
30 May 202521, Highfields, Brandon, IP27 9DZDetachedFreehold£284,000

Schools

In the IP27 9EL postcode area, located within Lakenheath, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP27 9EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLakenheath Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP27 9EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP27 9EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLakenheath News65A High Street, Brandon, IP27 9DSWalking directions to Lakenheath News
0.4 miCo-op Food46-50 High Street, Brandon, IP27 9DSWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,495
Band B£1,745
Band C£1,994
Band D£2,243
Band E£2,741
Band F£3,240
Band G£3,738
Band H£4,486

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP27 9EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gerald Adrian Kelly

Lakenheath - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Tracy Lynn Whitehand

Lakenheath - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Nick Timothy

West Suffolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictWest SuffolkE07000245
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest SuffolkE14001578
WardLakenheathE05012784
ParishLakenheathE04009152
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LakenheathE02006239
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Suffolk 001BE01029944
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP27 9EL

Is IP27 9EL (Lakenheath) safe?

The area around IP27 9EL records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and burglary.

What is the average house price near IP27 9EL?

The median sale price around IP27 9EL in Lakenheath is £245,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP27 9EL?

There is 1 school close to IP27 9EL, including Lakenheath Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around IP27 9EL?

IP27 9EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,496 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP27 9EL (Lakenheath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Suffolk covering IP27 9EL is Nick Timothy (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gerald Adrian Kelly (Independent) and Tracy Lynn Whitehand (Independent).

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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.