Pakefield | |
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![]() The former Pakefield lighthouse | |
Location within Suffolk | |
Population | 6,563 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | TM534902 |
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District | |
Shire county | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Lowestoft |
Postcode district | NR33 |
Dialling code | 01502 |
UK Parliament | |
Pakefield is a suburb of the town of Lowestoft, in the East Suffolk district, in the north of the English county of Suffolk. It is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the centre of the town. It 2011 the ward had a population of 6,563.
Pakefield has boundaries with Carlton Colville and Kirkley. It also borders the parish of Gisleham. The village of Kessingland is 2+1⁄2 miles (4.0 km) to the south.