Beck Row vs Lakenheath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Lakenheath wins on house prices with a 1% gap. For families, Beck Row edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beck Row
£283,026
Lakenheath
£280,882
Crime Rate
Beck Row
N/A
Lakenheath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beck Row
100.0%
Lakenheath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beck Row
312.8
Lakenheath
314.5
EPC Rating
Beck Row
71.2
Lakenheath
69.3
Median Income
Beck Row
£31,962
Lakenheath
£29,858
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £280,882, Lakenheath undercuts Beck Row (£283,026) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beck Row is a flat at £157,000, while in Lakenheath it is a terraced at £189,975.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Beck Row (£340,682 vs £284,340).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lakenheath prices grew faster — 53% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Beck Row and Lakenheath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 1 schools in Beck Row, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lakenheath, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Beck Row School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lakenheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beck Row | Lakenheath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Lakenheath averages 314.5 Mbps – ahead of Beck Row's 312.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92% of premises in Beck Row and 92.9% in Lakenheath. Gigabit availability stands at 54% in Beck Row and 55.9% in Lakenheath.
Lakenheath is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (315 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Beck Row leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Lakenheath averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Beck Row and £1,317 in Lakenheath. 64.2% of homes in Beck Row have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Lakenheath.
Beck Row has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,962 in Beck Row and £29,858.3 in Lakenheath. The median age is 44.5 in Beck Row and 46.5 in Lakenheath. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Beck Row versus 64.7% in Lakenheath. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Beck Row and 56.6% in Lakenheath.
| Indicator | Beck Row | Lakenheath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,129 | 4,567 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,962 | £29,858.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 25% |
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