Lakenheath vs Red Lodge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Lakenheath is about 1% cheaper on average. For families, Lakenheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lakenheath
£280,882
Red Lodge
£285,052
Crime Rate
Lakenheath
N/A
Red Lodge
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lakenheath
100.0%
Red Lodge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lakenheath
314.5
Red Lodge
312.8
EPC Rating
Lakenheath
69.3
Red Lodge
71.2
Median Income
Lakenheath
£29,858
Red Lodge
£31,962
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Lakenheath more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £280,882 versus £285,052 in Red Lodge. The most affordable entry point in Lakenheath is a terraced at £189,975, while in Red Lodge it is a flat at £177,604.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Red Lodge (£368,006 vs £284,340).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lakenheath prices grew faster — 53% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Lakenheath and Red Lodge 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 100% in Red Lodge.
Lakenheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Red Lodge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lakenheath | Red Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Lakenheath enjoy 314.5 Mbps on average, while Red Lodge lags behind at 312.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Lakenheath and 92% in Red Lodge. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Lakenheath and 54% in Red Lodge.
Lakenheath is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (315 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Red Lodge is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Lakenheath's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,317 in Lakenheath and £1,224 in Red Lodge. 57.4% of homes in Lakenheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Red Lodge.
Red Lodge has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Lakenheath has a population of 4,567 while Red Lodge has 5,771. Median household income is £31,962 in Red Lodge and £29,858.3 in Lakenheath. The median age is 46.5 in Lakenheath and 44.5 in Red Lodge. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Lakenheath and 61.5% in Red Lodge.
| Indicator | Lakenheath | Red Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,567 | 5,771 |
| 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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