Area guide · West Suffolk

Living in Lakenheath

A snapshot of life in Lakenheath, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Lakenheath is a village in West Suffolk, East of England with a population of 4,567. The average house price is £280,882.

Where Lakenheath ranks

Population

4,567

Avg House Price

£280,882

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

315 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,858.3

Median Age

46.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Lakenheath's detached homes (£284,340) command roughly 1.5× the price of a terraced (£189,975).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Lakenheath prices have risen 53% over the last 9 years (£183,279 → £280,882).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£284,340	£259,000	47
Semi-Detached	£237,117	£243,995	17
Terraced	£189,975	£178,500	12
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Lakenheath is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Lakenheath Community Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Lakenheath averages 315 Mbps — 215% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Lakenheath homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.3
% Rated C or Above	57.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,317

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,567
Median Age	46.5
Median Household Income	£29,858.3
Employment Rate	56.6%
Owner Occupied	64.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	25%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Lakenheath?

The average house price in Lakenheath is £280,882 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Lakenheath?

The most affordable entry point in Lakenheath is a terraced, with an average price of £189,975.

How are the schools in Lakenheath?

Lakenheath has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Lakenheath?

Average broadband download speeds in Lakenheath are around 315 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.9% of premises.

How big is Lakenheath?

Lakenheath is a settlement in West Suffolk with a population of approximately 4,567.

Most compared with

How does Lakenheath stack up against its neighbours?

Beck Row

Lakenheath

House price: £283,026 · £280,882
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 3.4 mi

Brandon (West Suffolk)

Lakenheath

House price: £282,030 · £280,882
Crime rate: 33.7 · N/A
Distance: 4.7 mi

Burwell

Lakenheath

House price: £393,755 · £280,882
Crime rate: 45.5 · N/A
Distance: 12.7 mi

Bury St Edmunds

Lakenheath

House price: £385,760 · £280,882
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 14.2 mi

Downham Market

Lakenheath

House price: £294,733 · £280,882
Crime rate: 58.1 · N/A
Distance: 14.3 mi

Ely

Lakenheath

House price: £394,089 · £280,882
Crime rate: 45.3 · N/A
Distance: 10.9 mi

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