Lakenheath vs Little Eriswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Little Eriswell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower.
Avg House Price
Lakenheath
£280,882
Little Eriswell
£227,500
Crime Rate
Lakenheath
N/A
Little Eriswell
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lakenheath
100.0%
Little Eriswell
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Lakenheath
314.5
Little Eriswell
314.5
EPC Rating
Lakenheath
69.3
Little Eriswell
69.3
Median Income
Lakenheath
£29,858
Little Eriswell
£29,858
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £227,500, Little Eriswell undercuts Lakenheath (£280,882) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Lakenheath is a terraced at £189,975, while in Little Eriswell it is a detached at £227,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Lakenheath (£284,340 vs £227,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 5 years, Lakenheath prices grew faster — 53% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Lakenheath and Little Eriswell at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Lakenheath and Little Eriswell. Lakenheath has 1 schools and Little Eriswell has 0 schools.
Lakenheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Little Eriswell School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Lakenheath | Little Eriswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Lakenheath averages 314.5 Mbps – ahead of Little Eriswell's 314.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Lakenheath and 92.9% in Little Eriswell. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Lakenheath and 55.9% in Little Eriswell.
Lakenheath is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (315 vs 315 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Lakenheath, scoring 69.3 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Little Eriswell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,317 in Lakenheath and £1,317 in Little Eriswell. 57.4% of homes in Lakenheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Little Eriswell.
Lakenheath has more energy-efficient housing — 57.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,858.3 in Lakenheath and £29,858.3 in Little Eriswell. The median age is 46.5 in Lakenheath and 46.5 in Little Eriswell. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Lakenheath and 56.6% in Little Eriswell. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Lakenheath versus 64.7% in Little Eriswell. Lakenheath has a population of 4,567 and Little Eriswell has 4,120.
| Indicator | Lakenheath | Little Eriswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,567 | 4,120 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,858.3 | £29,858.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 25% |
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