Lakenheath vs Newmarket
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Lakenheath is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. For families, Lakenheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lakenheath
£280,882
Newmarket
£418,250
Crime Rate
Lakenheath
N/A
Newmarket
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lakenheath
100.0%
Newmarket
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lakenheath
314.5
Newmarket
355.1
EPC Rating
Lakenheath
69.3
Newmarket
72.6
Median Income
Lakenheath
£29,858
Newmarket
£33,623
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Newmarket commands an average of £418,250, compared with £280,882 in Lakenheath – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Lakenheath is a terraced at £189,975, while in Newmarket it is a flat at £199,645.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 49% pricier in Newmarket (£561,974 vs £284,340).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lakenheath prices grew faster — 53% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Lakenheath and Newmarket at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Lakenheath, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Newmarket. There are 1 schools in Lakenheath and 7 in Newmarket.
Lakenheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newmarket School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lakenheath | Newmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 355.1 Mbps in Newmarket and 314.5 Mbps in Lakenheath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Lakenheath and 92.6% in Newmarket. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Lakenheath and 65.7% in Newmarket.
Newmarket is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (355 vs 315 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Newmarket, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Lakenheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,317 in Lakenheath and £1,186 in Newmarket. 57.4% of homes in Lakenheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Newmarket.
Newmarket has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,623 in Newmarket and £29,858.3 in Lakenheath. The median age is 46.5 in Lakenheath and 44.3 in Newmarket. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Lakenheath and 62.1% in Newmarket. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Lakenheath versus 65.7% in Newmarket. Lakenheath has a population of 4,567 and Newmarket has 18,857.
| Indicator | Lakenheath | Newmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,567 | 18,857 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,858.3 | £33,623 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 37.1% |
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