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Beccles & Worlingham

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About

Beccles & Worlingham ward encompasses the historic market town of Beccles and its neighbouring parish. The settlement is defined by the River Waveney, which forms the northern boundary with Norfolk. The town centre retains a mix of independent shops and businesses around its traditional marketplace and narrow streets. The area includes residential suburbs and the separate village of Worlingham to the south, with a landscape that transitions into open farmland.

A notable landmark is the detached, 16th-century bell tower of St Michael's Church, which stands separate from the main church building. The town's quay on the Waveney provides a focus for boating and riverside walks. The ward contains several industrial estates and Beccles Airport, a centre for general aviation. The surrounding parishes are primarily agricultural, with the A146 providing a key transport link through the area.

Area overview

On average Beccles & Worlingham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beccles & Worlingham is £49,653 per year. There are 8 schools in Beccles & Worlingham: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Beccles & Worlingham is home to around 14,591 people, with a population density of about 597.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beccles & Worlingham Population
14,591
Population density
597.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.96(-27%)
Shoplifting
7.26(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.07(-20%)
Other theft
4.8(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.91(-66%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,879
95.13%
Other White
242
1.66%
Chinese
67
0.46%
Irish
59
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
55
0.38%
Total population: 14,590

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,033
24.65%
No qualifications
2,536
20.61%
Level 3 (A level)
2,197
17.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,839
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,464
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 12,303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,966
44.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,595
23.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,024
15.23%
Other social rented
481
7.15%
Social rents from council
480
7.14%
Total households: 6,725

Property prices in Beccles & Worlingham

Based on 224 recent sales, the median property price is £267,250 in Beccles & Worlingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beccles & Worlingham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beccles & Worlingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached89£330,000
Flats6£232,500
Semi-Detached60£248,000
Terraced69£196,000

10 years median price trend in Beccles & Worlingham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beccles & Worlingham.

All postcodes in Beccles & Worlingham

NR349BQ

New Road

NR349UX

Nicholson Drive

NR347EY

Primrose Rise

NR349DD

Ravensmere

NR347BJ

Castle Hill

NR349TL

Hungate

NR349RR

Kingston Court

NR349LY

Old College Close

NR349LR

Woodside

NR347PD

Lowestoft Road

NR349TE

Blyburgate

NR347PU

Boundary Lane

NR349PQ

Ringsfield Road

NR349AS

Northgate

NR349XP

Darby Road

NR349RN

The Harbourage

NR349PJ

Puddingmoor

NR349JB

Merrylees

NR349NL

Mill Lane

NR349UJ

The Greenway

NR349JA

St Annes Road

NR344AL

Beccles & Worlingham

NR349RZ

Ingate

NR347EP

Sycamore Close

NR349RT

Marsh View

NR349TR

Hungate Court

NR349UH

Peddars Lane

NR349HN

Richard Crampton Road

NR349BJ

Fen Lane

NR347EH

Lowestoft Road

NR349RU

Ingate

NR347QD

Welbeck Close

NR347RD

Lowestoft Road

NR349XQ

Kemps Lane

NR349EN

Alexander Close

NR349LA

Queen Elizabeth Drive

NR349TS

Hungate

NR349YR

London Road

NR349BF

Beccles & Worlingham

NR349UZ

Wesley Close

NR349ZE

Beetle Close

NR349YW

Borough End

NR349PH

Nelson Way

NR349TN

Hungate Lane

NR347BZ

Buckenham Close

NR349RP

Kingston Drive

NR347SG

Carlford Court

NR349PU

St Andrews Road

NR347BB

Codlins Lane

NR347PS

Millway

NR347FB

Hipperson Close

NR349PS

St Matthews Avenue

NR347RF

Rectory Lane

NR349LP

Queen Elizabeth Drive

NR349XW

Ronden Close

NR347AJ

Hillside Avenue

NR349NF

Ballygate

NR347SF

Copplestone Close

NR348HE

Bungay Road

NR347PR

The Pightle

NR349HR

Endgate Close

NR347DH

Hawthorn Close

NR347RG

The Ridings

NR347QQ

Wade Hall Lane

NR347AG

Ellough Road

NR349SJ

Gaol Lane

NR349ZD

Cricket Lane

NR349ER

Noel's Walk

NR347PZ

Mill Lane

NR349UU

St Benets Drive

NR349HB

New Market

NR349QU

Gosford Road

NR347EJ

The Uplands

NR347QS

School Close

NR347PF

Marsh Lane

NR347BD

Harris Way

NR347ED

Heather Way

NR349BY

Common Lane

NR347EA

Willow Close

NR349JF

Rigbourne Hill

NR349BS

Market Street

NR349YU

London Road

NR349EJ

George Westwood Way

NR349BA

Bridge Street

NR349TF

Blyburgate

NR347BQ

Castle Hill

NR349TZ

London Road

NR349PZ

Clowes Court

NR349NG

St Marys Road

NR349JN

Banham Road

NR349JT

Banham Road

NR347RY

Lee Gardens

NR347DJ

Park Drive

NR347AQ

Ellough Road

NR349RQ

Common Lane

NR349DX

Ravensmere

NR347AF

Ellough Road

NR349AD

Smallgate

NR349UP

All Saints Drive

NR349AN

Saltgate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.