Ely vs Lakenheath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Lakenheath is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. For families, Ely edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ely
£394,089
Lakenheath
£280,882
Crime Rate
Ely
45.3
Lakenheath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ely
100.0%
Lakenheath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ely
400.6
Lakenheath
314.5
EPC Rating
Ely
71.2
Lakenheath
69.3
Median Income
Ely
£31,962
Lakenheath
£29,858
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £280,882, Lakenheath undercuts Ely (£394,089) by around 40% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ely is a flat at £220,262, while in Lakenheath it is a terraced at £189,975.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 73% pricier in Ely (£492,385 vs £284,340).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lakenheath prices grew faster — 53% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Ely and Lakenheath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 5 schools in Ely, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lakenheath, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ely School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 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 | Ely | Lakenheath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ely averages 400.6 Mbps – ahead of Lakenheath's 314.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.2% of premises in Ely and 92.9% in Lakenheath. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Ely and 55.9% in Lakenheath.
Ely is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (401 vs 315 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ely 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 Ely and £1,317 in Lakenheath. 64.2% of homes in Ely have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Lakenheath.
Ely 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 Ely and £29,858.3 in Lakenheath. The median age is 44.5 in Ely and 46.5 in Lakenheath. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Ely versus 64.7% in Lakenheath. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Ely and 56.6% in Lakenheath.
| Indicator | Ely | Lakenheath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,185 | 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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