Lakenheath vs Littleport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Lakenheath offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. For families, Lakenheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lakenheath
£280,882
Littleport
£305,580
Crime Rate
Lakenheath
N/A
Littleport
94.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lakenheath
100.0%
Littleport
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lakenheath
314.5
Littleport
430.7
EPC Rating
Lakenheath
69.3
Littleport
71
Median Income
Lakenheath
£29,858
Littleport
£31,725
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Lakenheath more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £280,882 versus £305,580 in Littleport. The most affordable entry point in Lakenheath is a terraced at £189,975, while in Littleport it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Littleport (£251,270 vs £189,975).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lakenheath prices grew faster — 53% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Lakenheath and Littleport at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Lakenheath: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Littleport.
Lakenheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Littleport School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lakenheath | Littleport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Littleport enjoy 430.7 Mbps on average, while Lakenheath lags behind at 314.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Lakenheath and 93.2% in Littleport. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Lakenheath and 83.9% in Littleport.
Littleport is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (431 vs 315 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Littleport is band C (score 71), ahead of Lakenheath's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,317 in Lakenheath and £1,241 in Littleport. 57.4% of homes in Lakenheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Littleport.
Littleport has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Lakenheath has a population of 4,567 while Littleport has 9,170. Median household income is £31,725 in Littleport and £29,858.3 in Lakenheath. The median age is 46.5 in Lakenheath and 46.2 in Littleport. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Lakenheath and 57.3% in Littleport.
| Indicator | Lakenheath | Littleport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,567 | 9,170 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,858.3 | £31,725 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 25.8% |
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