Lakenheath, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Lakenheath is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,369. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Lakenheath
Lakenheath is a village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk in eastern England. It has a population of 4,691 according to the 2011 Census, and is situated close to the county boundaries of both Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, and at the meeting point of The Fens and the Breckland natural environments.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,369 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.4176°, 0.5221° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.3 inches (618 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lakenheath
Lakenheath is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,369. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 488.2 sq mi (1,264.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4176°N, 0.5221°E |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Lakenheath has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Lakenheath
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenheath Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lakenheath American Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lakenheath High School | - | - | - | - |
| Liberty Intermediate School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lakenheath
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Cam FM 97.2 | - | MP3 | |
| BIG BARN RADIO | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cambridge Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | - | MP3 | |
| Heart Cambridge 103.0 | hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LoversRockRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio West Norfolk | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| KL1 Radio | 60s to 90s | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Lakenheath
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s fen dwelling | ||||
| Adams Heritage Centre | ||||
| Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life | ||||
| Brandon Heritage Centre | ||||
| Burwell Museum | ||||
| Charles Burrell Museum | ||||
| Dad's Army Museum | ||||
| Discover Downham Heritage | ||||
| Greene King Brewery Visitor Centre | ||||
| Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre | ||||
| In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine | ||||
| Mildenhall Museum | ||||
| Moyse's Hall Museum | ||||
| National Horse Racing Museum | ||||
| Palace House: National Horseracing Museum | ||||
| Prickwillow Museum | ||||
| Suffolk Regiment Museum | ||||
| Swaffham Heritage | ||||
| West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum |
Libraries in Lakenheath
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury St Edmunds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Downham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lakenheath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Liberty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Littleport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marham Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mildenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newmarket Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RAF Mildenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Soham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swaffham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thetford Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lakenheath
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Market | |||||
| Market Hill | |||||
| Newmarket Market | |||||
| Swaffham Market | |||||
| Thetford Market |
Hotels in Lakenheath
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lakenheath
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lakenheath
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Lakenheath
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lakenheath
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lakenheath
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lakenheath
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lakenheath
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lakenheath
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Lakenheath
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lakenheath
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Lakenheath
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lakenheath
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartrams Brewery | ||||
| Biochemist Bbrewery | ||||
| Brewshed | ||||
| De Vossen Brewery | ||||
| Dojima Sake Brewery | ||||
| Elveden Brewery | ||||
| Iceni Brewery | ||||
| Munson's Brewery | ||||
| Steam-Shed Brewing |
Airports Near Lakenheath
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| (Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burnham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fenland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowlmere Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Foxburrow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gransden Lodge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lakenheath
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lakenheath Post Office | |
| RAF Lakenheath Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lakenheath
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abundant Life Church | |
| Cemetery Chapel | |
| Lakenheath Baptist Chapel | |
| Lakenheath Methodist Church | |
| Liberty Chapel | |
| New Testament Baptist Church | |
| Saint Mary, Lakenheath | |
| Sedge Fen Baptist Church | |
| St Denis's | |
| St James's Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Lakenheath
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Lakenheath.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lakenheath (uk/england) | 2008 | stared as 2 became 3 one moved off from the other 2 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Lakenheath?
Lakenheath has a population of 4,369 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 488.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lakenheath?
Lakenheath has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches.
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