Lakenheath vs Thetford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Lakenheath wins on house prices with a 0% gap. For families, Lakenheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lakenheath
£280,882
Thetford
£282,030
Crime Rate
Lakenheath
N/A
Thetford
49.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lakenheath
100.0%
Thetford
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Lakenheath
314.5
Thetford
338.6
EPC Rating
Lakenheath
69.3
Thetford
69.9
Median Income
Lakenheath
£29,858
Thetford
£29,758
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £280,882, Lakenheath undercuts Thetford (£282,030) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Lakenheath is a terraced at £189,975, while in Thetford it is a flat at £143,414.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Thetford (£344,177 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 Thetford at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 1 schools in Lakenheath, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Thetford, which has 9 schools, the figure is 71.4%.
Lakenheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thetford School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lakenheath | Thetford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Thetford averages 338.6 Mbps – ahead of Lakenheath's 314.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Lakenheath and 92.4% in Thetford. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Lakenheath and 60.4% in Thetford.
Thetford is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (339 vs 315 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Thetford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Lakenheath averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,317 in Lakenheath and £1,284 in Thetford. 57.4% of homes in Lakenheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Thetford.
Thetford has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,858.3 in Lakenheath and £29,757.5 in Thetford. The median age is 46.5 in Lakenheath and 45.8 in Thetford. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Lakenheath versus 63.6% in Thetford. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Lakenheath and 58.1% in Thetford.
| Indicator | Lakenheath | Thetford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,567 | 25,502 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,858.3 | £29,757.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 25.8% |
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