Lakenheath vs Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is about 4% cheaper on average. For families, Lakenheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lakenheath
£280,882
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
£270,045
Crime Rate
Lakenheath
N/A
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
27.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lakenheath
100.0%
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Lakenheath
314.5
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
312.8
EPC Rating
Lakenheath
69.3
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
71.2
Median Income
Lakenheath
£29,858
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
£31,962
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is £270,045, which is 4% less than Lakenheath at £280,882. The most affordable entry point in Lakenheath is a terraced at £189,975, while in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) it is a flat at £125,055.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) (£382,000 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 Lakenheath and Mildenhall (west Suffolk) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandLakenheath has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Lakenheath has 1 schools in total, while Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has 3.
Lakenheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mildenhall (West Suffolk) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lakenheath | Mildenhall (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Lakenheath offers faster average downloads at 314.5 Mbps, compared to 312.8 Mbps in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Lakenheath and 92% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Lakenheath and 54% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).
Lakenheath is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (315 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Lakenheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,317 in Lakenheath and £1,224 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). 57.4% of homes in Lakenheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).
Mildenhall (west Suffolk) 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 Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and £29,858.3 in Lakenheath. The median age is 46.5 in Lakenheath and 44.5 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Lakenheath and 61.5% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Lakenheath versus 64.1% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).
| Indicator | Lakenheath | Mildenhall (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,567 | 9,684 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,858.3 | £31,962 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 31.8% |
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